Carol Stream, IL vs Fulshear, 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
Fulshear
70.8
#1054 nationally
Fulshear leads in median household income ($170,602 vs $103,525). Carol Stream leads in average commute (29.3 min vs 39.4 min). Carol Stream leads in cost of living index (113 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carol Stream, IL | Fulshear, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#460) | 70.8 (#1054) |
| Population | 38,966 | 42,616 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $388,952 | $504,786 |
| Median Household Income | $103,525 | $170,602 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 39.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Fulshear is missing data for 1 metric that Carol Stream has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75.4 Score
Carol Stream, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,952
Population
38,966
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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70.8 Score
Fulshear, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$504,786
Population
42,616
Crime
Low
Median Income
$170,602
Southwest
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