Dolton, IL vs Marlborough, MA
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
Marlborough
63.9
#1732 nationally
Marlborough leads in median household income ($94,199 vs $54,748). Dolton leads in cost of living index (95 vs 137). Dolton leads in walk score (50 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dolton, IL | Marlborough, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#308) | 63.9 (#1732) |
| Population | 20,410 | 41,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,114 | $585,835 |
| Median Household Income | $54,748 | $94,199 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 11.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+39.5 |
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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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63.9 Score
Marlborough, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$585,835
Population
41,179
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Northeast
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