Carol Stream, IL vs Spanish Fork, UT

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

Spanish Fork

72.6

#866 nationally

Spanish Fork leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 29.3 min). Carol Stream leads in walk score (36 vs 30). Carol Stream leads in crime level (1.9 vs 2.1).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carol Stream, IL Spanish Fork, UT
WhereAtHome Score 75.4 (#460) 72.6 (#866)
Population 38,966 45,557
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $388,952 $520,115
Median Household Income $103,525 $93,989
Average Commute 29.3 min 20.2 min
Walk Score 36 30
Crime Level 1.9 2.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 113 118
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.3 R+39.8