Martinez, CA vs Roselle, 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.
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
Roselle
73.3
#761 nationally
Roselle leads in crime level (4.9 vs 7.6). Roselle leads in cost of living index (114 vs 171). Martinez leads in median household income ($124,669 vs $104,167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Martinez, CA | Roselle, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1674) | 73.3 (#761) |
| Population | 36,395 | 22,508 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $766,182 | $388,468 |
| Median Household Income | $124,669 | $104,167 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 171 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+13.3 |
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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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73.3 Score
Roselle, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,468
Population
22,508
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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