Lawrence, MA 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.
Lawrence
66.9
#1488 nationally
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $53,977). Lawrence leads in walk score (72 vs 46). Lawrence leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lawrence, MA | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1488) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 88,172 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $519,043 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $53,977 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+13.3 |
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66.9 Score
Lawrence, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$519,043
Population
88,172
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
72
Northeast
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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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