Bolingbrook, IL vs Des Moines, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bolingbrook
73.6
#695 nationally
Des Moines
64.6
#1684 nationally
Bolingbrook leads in crime level (5.0 vs 8.1). Bolingbrook leads in median household income ($102,057 vs $81,362). Bolingbrook leads in cost of living index (110 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bolingbrook, IL | Des Moines, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#695) | 64.6 (#1684) |
| Population | 74,088 | 31,988 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,583 | $607,792 |
| Median Household Income | $102,057 | $81,362 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+51.7 |
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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D
64.6 Score
Des Moines, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$607,792
Population
31,988
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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