Everett, MA vs Naperville, 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.
Everett
65.8
#1607 nationally
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $77,796). Everett leads in walk score (83 vs 46). Naperville leads in cost of living index (112 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Everett, MA | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.8 (#1607) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 50,318 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $640,422 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $77,796 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+13.3 |
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65.8 Score
Everett, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$640,422
Population
50,318
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
83
Northeast
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75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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