Pelham, AL vs Schaumburg, IL
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.
Pelham
73.9
#665 nationally
Schaumburg
76.1
#384 nationally
Schaumburg leads in walk score (43 vs 13). Schaumburg leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.5). Pelham leads in cost of living index (101 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pelham, AL | Schaumburg, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#665) | 76.1 (#384) |
| Population | 25,121 | 75,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,477 | $364,930 |
| Median Household Income | $94,108 | $92,818 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | D+42.0 |
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73.9 Score
Pelham, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,477
Population
25,121
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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76.1 Score
Schaumburg, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,930
Population
75,750
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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