Milford, CT 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.
Milford
63.7
#1748 nationally
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $104,441). Naperville leads in walk score (46 vs 34). Milford leads in average commute (25.9 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milford, CT | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1748) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 52,793 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,036 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $104,441 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 46 |
| Crime Level | N/A | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+13.3 |
Data coverage note: Milford is missing data for 1 metric that Naperville has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.7 Score
Milford, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$514,036
Population
52,793
Walk Score
34
Median Income
$104,441
Northeast
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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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