Apache Junction, AZ vs Palatine, 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.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
Palatine
74.6
#575 nationally
Palatine leads in crime level (1.8 vs 11.7). Palatine leads in walk score (41 vs 21). Palatine leads in median household income ($93,383 vs $56,209).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Palatine, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 74.6 (#575) |
| Population | 41,153 | 64,869 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $396,744 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $93,383 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+42.0 |
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64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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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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