Holyoke, MA 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.
Holyoke
67
#1471 nationally
Rolling Meadows
77.3
#260 nationally
Rolling Meadows leads in crime level (2.7 vs 28.5). Rolling Meadows leads in median household income ($91,287 vs $49,007). Holyoke leads in walk score (55 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Holyoke, MA | Rolling Meadows, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1471) | 77.3 (#260) |
| Population | 37,628 | 23,329 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,457 | $342,521 |
| Median Household Income | $49,007 | $91,287 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 28.5 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+42.0 |
D+
67 Score
Holyoke, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,457
Population
37,628
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
55
Northeast
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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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