Joliet, IL vs Lathrop, CA
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.
Joliet
75.7
#425 nationally
Lathrop
61.6
#1896 nationally
Joliet leads in average commute (29.6 min vs 42.9 min). Joliet leads in cost of living index (102 vs 142). Lathrop leads in median household income ($108,732 vs $84,971).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Joliet, IL | Lathrop, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#425) | 61.6 (#1896) |
| Population | 150,489 | 39,857 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,896 | $632,887 |
| Median Household Income | $84,971 | $108,732 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 42.9 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+0.9 |
C
75.7 Score
Joliet, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$271,896
Population
150,489
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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D-
61.6 Score
Lathrop, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$632,887
Population
39,857
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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