Caledonia, WI vs Joliet, 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.
Caledonia
72.7
#839 nationally
Joliet
75.7
#425 nationally
Caledonia leads in crime level (1.7 vs 9.6). Joliet leads in walk score (35 vs 10). Caledonia leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 29.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Caledonia, WI | Joliet, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#839) | 75.7 (#425) |
| Population | 25,326 | 150,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $392,377 | $271,896 |
| Median Household Income | $90,346 | $84,971 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 10 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.2 | D+1.6 |
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72.7 Score
Caledonia, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$392,377
Population
25,326
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Midwest
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75.7 Score
Joliet, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$271,896
Population
150,489
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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