Bellevue, 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.
Bellevue
69.5
#1192 nationally
Bolingbrook
73.6
#695 nationally
Bellevue leads in walk score (55 vs 34). Bolingbrook leads in cost of living index (110 vs 175). Bellevue leads in median household income ($145,892 vs $102,057).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellevue, WA | Bolingbrook, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1192) | 73.6 (#695) |
| Population | 154,331 | 74,088 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,451,887 | $374,583 |
| Median Household Income | $145,892 | $102,057 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 30.3 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 34 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 5.0 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+1.6 |
D+
69.5 Score
Bellevue, WA
Eastside excellence
Median Home
$1,451,887
Population
154,331
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
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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