Rockville, MD 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.
Rockville
69.9
#1160 nationally
Schaumburg
76.1
#384 nationally
Schaumburg leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.1). Schaumburg leads in cost of living index (114 vs 157). Rockville leads in median household income ($122,470 vs $92,818).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockville, MD | Schaumburg, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1160) | 76.1 (#384) |
| Population | 67,297 | 75,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $615,698 | $364,930 |
| Median Household Income | $122,470 | $92,818 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 157 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+42.0 |
D+
69.9 Score
Rockville, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$615,698
Population
67,297
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Northeast
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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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