Bolingbrook, IL vs Minnetonka, MN
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.
Bolingbrook
73.6
#695 nationally
Minnetonka
72.3
#909 nationally
Minnetonka leads in crime level (3.2 vs 5.0). Minnetonka leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 30.3 min). Bolingbrook leads in cost of living index (110 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bolingbrook, IL | Minnetonka, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#695) | 72.3 (#909) |
| Population | 74,088 | 52,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,583 | $493,096 |
| Median Household Income | $102,057 | $114,867 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+42.6 |
Data coverage note: Minnetonka is missing data for 1 metric that Bolingbrook has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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72.3 Score
Minnetonka, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$493,096
Population
52,463
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,867
Midwest
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