Bolingbrook, IL vs Mountain View, 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
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Bolingbrook leads in cost of living index (110 vs 285). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 34). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $102,057).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bolingbrook, IL | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#695) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 74,088 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,583 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $102,057 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+40.0 |
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
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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