Bergenfield, NJ vs Rolling Meadows, 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.

Bergenfield

73.3

#751 nationally

vs

Rolling Meadows

77.3

#260 nationally

Bergenfield leads in crime level (1.3 vs 2.7). Bergenfield leads in walk score (63 vs 42). Bergenfield leads in median household income ($121,738 vs $91,287).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bergenfield, NJ Rolling Meadows, IL
WhereAtHome Score 73.3 (#751) 77.3 (#260)
Population 28,274 23,329
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $651,416 $342,521
Median Household Income $121,738 $91,287
Average Commute 33.8 min 26.6 min
Walk Score 63 42
Crime Level 1.3 2.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 133 111
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+3.4 D+42.0