Lawrence, 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.

Lawrence

66.9

#1488 nationally

vs

Rolling Meadows

77.3

#260 nationally

Rolling Meadows leads in crime level (2.7 vs 12.0). Lawrence leads in walk score (72 vs 42). Rolling Meadows leads in median household income ($91,287 vs $53,977).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lawrence, MA Rolling Meadows, IL
WhereAtHome Score 66.9 (#1488) 77.3 (#260)
Population 88,172 23,329
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $519,043 $342,521
Median Household Income $53,977 $91,287
Average Commute 22.6 min 26.6 min
Walk Score 72 42
Crime Level 12.0 2.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 111
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+20.3 D+42.0
Lawrence, MA
D
66.9 Score

Lawrence, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$519,043

Population

88,172

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

72

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Rolling Meadows, IL
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

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