Mokena, IL vs Sunnyvale, CA
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
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Sunnyvale leads in walk score (54 vs 23). Mokena leads in cost of living index (118 vs 205). Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $122,235).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mokena, IL | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#832) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 19,759 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,660 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $122,235 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+40.0 |
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
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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