College Station, TX vs Rolling Meadows, 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.
College Station
72.7
#841 nationally
Rolling Meadows
77.3
#260 nationally
Rolling Meadows leads in median household income ($91,287 vs $52,397). Rolling Meadows leads in crime level (2.7 vs 4.7). College Station leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Station, TX | Rolling Meadows, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#841) | 77.3 (#260) |
| Population | 125,192 | 23,329 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $349,346 | $342,521 |
| Median Household Income | $52,397 | $91,287 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | D+42.0 |
C-
72.7 Score
College Station, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$349,346
Population
125,192
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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C+
77.3 Score
Rolling Meadows, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$342,521
Population
23,329
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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