Hercules, CA vs Palatine, 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.
Hercules
63.3
#1776 nationally
Palatine
74.6
#575 nationally
Palatine leads in crime level (1.8 vs 4.6). Palatine leads in cost of living index (115 vs 171). Palatine leads in walk score (41 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hercules, CA | Palatine, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1776) | 74.6 (#575) |
| Population | 26,582 | 64,869 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $743,984 | $396,744 |
| Median Household Income | $125,880 | $93,383 |
| Average Commute | 40.4 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 171 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+42.0 |
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63.3 Score
Hercules, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$743,984
Population
26,582
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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74.6 Score
Palatine, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$396,744
Population
64,869
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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