Dolton, IL vs Lodi, NJ
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.
Dolton
76.8
#308 nationally
Lodi
69.1
#1254 nationally
Lodi leads in crime level (4.4 vs 11.2). Lodi leads in median household income ($80,044 vs $54,748). Lodi leads in walk score (72 vs 50).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dolton, IL | Lodi, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#308) | 69.1 (#1254) |
| Population | 20,410 | 25,832 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,114 | $635,738 |
| Median Household Income | $54,748 | $80,044 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+3.4 |
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76.8 Score
Dolton, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$158,114
Population
20,410
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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D+
69.1 Score
Lodi, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$635,738
Population
25,832
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Northeast
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