Bolingbrook, IL vs Folsom, CA
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
Folsom
67.8
#1378 nationally
Bolingbrook leads in cost of living index (110 vs 165). Folsom leads in median household income ($134,935 vs $102,057). Folsom leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 30.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bolingbrook, IL | Folsom, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#695) | 67.8 (#1378) |
| Population | 74,088 | 84,782 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,583 | $763,818 |
| Median Household Income | $102,057 | $134,935 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+19.7 |
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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+
67.8 Score
Folsom, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,818
Population
84,782
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Pacific
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