Fort Mill, SC 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.
Fort Mill
72.6
#858 nationally
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Fort Mill leads in crime level (1.3 vs 9.3). Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $128,125). Fort Mill leads in average commute (27 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Mill, SC | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#858) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 33,626 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,805 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $128,125 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 46 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.1 | D+13.3 |
Data coverage note: Fort Mill is missing data for 1 metric that Naperville has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.6 Score
Fort Mill, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,805
Population
33,626
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$128,125
Southeast
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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
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