Buffalo Grove, IL 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.
Buffalo Grove
77.6
#229 nationally
Rolling Meadows
77.3
#260 nationally
Buffalo Grove leads in crime level (0.6 vs 2.7). Buffalo Grove leads in median household income ($127,553 vs $91,287). Rolling Meadows leads in cost of living index (111 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo Grove, IL | Rolling Meadows, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#229) | 77.3 (#260) |
| Population | 42,482 | 23,329 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $452,107 | $342,521 |
| Median Household Income | $127,553 | $91,287 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 0.6 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+42.0 |
C+
77.6 Score
Buffalo Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$452,107
Population
42,482
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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C+
77.3 Score
Rolling Meadows, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$342,521
Population
23,329
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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