Joliet, IL vs Martinez, 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
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
Joliet leads in cost of living index (102 vs 171). Martinez leads in median household income ($124,669 vs $84,971). Martinez leads in crime level (7.6 vs 9.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Joliet, IL | Martinez, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#425) | 64.8 (#1674) |
| Population | 150,489 | 36,395 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,896 | $766,182 |
| Median Household Income | $84,971 | $124,669 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+38.0 |
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
64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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