Belleville, IL vs Woburn, MA
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.
Belleville
79.5
#117 nationally
Woburn
67.4
#1435 nationally
Woburn leads in crime level (5.9 vs 14.6). Belleville leads in cost of living index (88 vs 153). Woburn leads in median household income ($104,780 vs $60,573).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belleville, IL | Woburn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.5 (#117) | 67.4 (#1435) |
| Population | 40,726 | 41,647 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $162,506 | $770,729 |
| Median Household Income | $60,573 | $104,780 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 14.6 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.9 | D+39.5 |
C+
79.5 Score
Belleville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$162,506
Population
40,726
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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D+
67.4 Score
Woburn, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$770,729
Population
41,647
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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