Kingston, NY vs Naperville, 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.
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $62,071). Kingston leads in average commute (22.9 min vs 29.4 min). Kingston leads in walk score (54 vs 46).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kingston, NY | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,777 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $62,071 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+18.7 | D+13.3 |
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Score
Kingston, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
23,777
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Median Income
$62,071
Northeast
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C
75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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