Moline, IL vs Schaumburg, 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.
Moline
82
#33 nationally
Schaumburg
76.1
#384 nationally
Schaumburg leads in crime level (2.5 vs 10.5). Moline leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 28.1 min). Schaumburg leads in median household income ($92,818 vs $63,553).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Moline, IL | Schaumburg, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82 (#33) | 76.1 (#384) |
| Population | 41,965 | 75,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $152,495 | $364,930 |
| Median Household Income | $63,553 | $92,818 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.6 | D+42.0 |
B-
82 Score
Moline, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$152,495
Population
41,965
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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C
76.1 Score
Schaumburg, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,930
Population
75,750
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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