Mokena, IL vs Smyrna, TN
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.
Mokena
72.8
#832 nationally
Smyrna
67.9
#1374 nationally
Mokena leads in crime level (2.8 vs 7.6). Mokena leads in median household income ($122,235 vs $76,115). Smyrna leads in average commute (26.3 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mokena, IL | Smyrna, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#832) | 67.9 (#1374) |
| Population | 19,759 | 57,418 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,660 | $406,036 |
| Median Household Income | $122,235 | $76,115 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+21.8 |
C-
72.8 Score
Mokena, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$461,660
Population
19,759
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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D+
67.9 Score
Smyrna, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$406,036
Population
57,418
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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