Romeoville, IL vs Sumter, SC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Romeoville
74.2
#624 nationally
Sumter
72.5
#885 nationally
Romeoville leads in crime level (4.1 vs 30.1). Romeoville leads in median household income ($96,409 vs $48,900). Sumter leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 31.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Romeoville, IL | Sumter, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#624) | 72.5 (#885) |
| Population | 40,955 | 42,766 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,032 | $207,039 |
| Median Household Income | $96,409 | $48,900 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 19.4 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 30.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+4.9 |
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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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72.5 Score
Sumter, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$207,039
Population
42,766
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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