Romeoville, IL vs Rowlett, TX
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.
Romeoville
74.2
#624 nationally
Rowlett
72.8
#833 nationally
Romeoville leads in walk score (25 vs 19). Rowlett leads in median household income ($110,954 vs $96,409). Romeoville leads in cost of living index (108 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Romeoville, IL | Rowlett, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#624) | 72.8 (#833) |
| Population | 40,955 | 66,813 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,032 | $370,262 |
| Median Household Income | $96,409 | $110,954 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+22.2 |
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74.2 Score
Romeoville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,032
Population
40,955
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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72.8 Score
Rowlett, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$370,262
Population
66,813
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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