Monroe, NC vs Tinley Park, 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.
Monroe
64.2
#1713 nationally
Tinley Park
75.8
#419 nationally
Tinley Park leads in crime level (3.0 vs 17.9). Tinley Park leads in median household income ($99,628 vs $63,982). Tinley Park leads in walk score (35 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monroe, NC | Tinley Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1713) | 75.8 (#419) |
| Population | 37,797 | 53,886 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $358,990 | $337,788 |
| Median Household Income | $63,982 | $99,628 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 34.4 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 17.9 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.3 | D+42.0 |
D
64.2 Score
Monroe, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$358,990
Population
37,797
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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C
75.8 Score
Tinley Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,788
Population
53,886
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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