Meriden, CT 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.
Meriden
75.4
#466 nationally
Roselle
73.3
#761 nationally
Roselle leads in median household income ($104,167 vs $63,671). Meriden leads in crime level (3.5 vs 4.9). Meriden leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Meriden, CT | Roselle, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#466) | 73.3 (#761) |
| Population | 60,111 | 22,508 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,476 | $388,468 |
| Median Household Income | $63,671 | $104,167 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+13.3 |
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75.4 Score
Meriden, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$328,476
Population
60,111
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Northeast
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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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