Baldwin Park, CA 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.
Baldwin Park
62.1
#1872 nationally
Palatine
74.6
#575 nationally
Palatine leads in crime level (1.8 vs 11.1). Baldwin Park leads in walk score (55 vs 41). Palatine leads in cost of living index (115 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | Palatine, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 74.6 (#575) |
| Population | 68,806 | 64,869 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $396,744 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $93,383 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
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62.1 Score
Baldwin Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,278
Population
68,806
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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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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