Folsom, CA 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.
Folsom
67.8
#1378 nationally
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Folsom leads in crime level (5.0 vs 9.3). Naperville leads in walk score (46 vs 31). Naperville leads in cost of living index (112 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Folsom, CA | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1378) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 84,782 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $763,818 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $134,935 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+13.3 |
D+
67.8 Score
Folsom, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,818
Population
84,782
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Pacific
View Folsom, CA →
C
75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
View Naperville, IL →