Cibolo, TX vs Palatine, 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.
Cibolo
73.7
#683 nationally
Palatine
74.6
#575 nationally
Palatine leads in crime level (1.8 vs 4.1). Cibolo leads in median household income ($116,510 vs $93,383). Palatine leads in average commute (28.7 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cibolo, TX | Palatine, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#683) | 74.6 (#575) |
| Population | 36,374 | 64,869 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,323 | $396,744 |
| Median Household Income | $116,510 | $93,383 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+29.5 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Cibolo is missing data for 1 metric that Palatine has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.7 Score
Cibolo, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,323
Population
36,374
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$116,510
Southwest
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74.6 Score
Palatine, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$396,744
Population
64,869
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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