Gilbert, AZ vs Rolling Meadows, 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.
Gilbert
72.3
#903 nationally
Rolling Meadows
77.3
#260 nationally
Rolling Meadows leads in walk score (42 vs 28). Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $91,287). Rolling Meadows leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Rolling Meadows, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 77.3 (#260) |
| Population | 275,411 | 23,329 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $342,521 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $91,287 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 2.7 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+42.0 |
C-
72.3 Score
Gilbert, AZ
Fastest-growing town turned family haven
Median Home
$570,915
Population
275,411
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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C+
77.3 Score
Rolling Meadows, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$342,521
Population
23,329
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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