Auburn, WA vs Bolingbrook, 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.
Auburn
62.2
#1866 nationally
Bolingbrook
73.6
#695 nationally
Bolingbrook leads in crime level (5.0 vs 14.9). Bolingbrook leads in cost of living index (110 vs 131). Bolingbrook leads in median household income ($102,057 vs $87,406).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, WA | Bolingbrook, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1866) | 73.6 (#695) |
| Population | 83,870 | 74,088 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $609,464 | $374,583 |
| Median Household Income | $87,406 | $102,057 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 30.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+1.6 |
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62.2 Score
Auburn, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$609,464
Population
83,870
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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C
73.6 Score
Bolingbrook, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$374,583
Population
74,088
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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