McDonough, GA 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.
McDonough
69.6
#1187 nationally
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Naperville leads in walk score (46 vs 21). Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $77,804). McDonough leads in cost of living index (101 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McDonough, GA | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1187) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 32,138 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,217 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $77,804 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.7 | D+13.3 |
D+
69.6 Score
McDonough, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,217
Population
32,138
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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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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