Gloucester, MA vs Streamwood, 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.
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Streamwood
76.8
#319 nationally
Streamwood leads in crime level (3.5 vs 7.6). Streamwood leads in cost of living index (110 vs 139). Gloucester leads in walk score (42 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | Streamwood, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1710) | 76.8 (#319) |
| Population | 29,959 | 37,780 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $336,661 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $94,951 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+42.0 |
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64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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76.8 Score
Streamwood, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,661
Population
37,780
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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