Palatine, IL vs Rosemount, MN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Palatine
74.6
#575 nationally
Rosemount
74.7
#569 nationally
Palatine leads in walk score (41 vs 20). Rosemount leads in median household income ($127,252 vs $93,383). Rosemount leads in crime level (1.6 vs 1.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palatine, IL | Rosemount, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#575) | 74.7 (#569) |
| Population | 64,869 | 27,590 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,744 | $438,376 |
| Median Household Income | $93,383 | $127,252 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+12.9 |
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74.6 Score
Palatine, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$396,744
Population
64,869
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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74.7 Score
Rosemount, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,376
Population
27,590
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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