Naperville, IL vs Piqua, OH
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.
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Piqua
80
#98 nationally
Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $55,379). Piqua leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 29.4 min). Naperville leads in crime level (9.3 vs 14.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Naperville, IL | Piqua, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#429) | 80 (#98) |
| Population | 149,424 | 20,747 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $629,473 | $183,917 |
| Median Household Income | $150,937 | $55,379 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 14.3 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+45.1 |
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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B-
80 Score
Piqua, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$183,917
Population
20,747
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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