Carol Stream, IL vs Cleburne, TX

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.

Carol Stream

75.4

#460 nationally

vs

Cleburne

72.3

#901 nationally

Carol Stream leads in crime level (1.9 vs 7.6). Carol Stream leads in median household income ($103,525 vs $60,929). Cleburne leads in cost of living index (92 vs 113).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carol Stream, IL Cleburne, TX
WhereAtHome Score 75.4 (#460) 72.3 (#901)
Population 38,966 36,209
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $388,952 $271,415
Median Household Income $103,525 $60,929
Average Commute 29.3 min 28.5 min
Walk Score 36 30
Crime Level 1.9 7.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 113 92
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.3 R+51.4