Naperville, IL vs Summerville, SC
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
Summerville
67.5
#1417 nationally
Naperville leads in walk score (46 vs 21). Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $73,712). Summerville leads in crime level (6.1 vs 9.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Naperville, IL | Summerville, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#429) | 67.5 (#1417) |
| Population | 149,424 | 51,884 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $629,473 | $382,696 |
| Median Household Income | $150,937 | $73,712 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 29.9 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+14.6 |
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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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D+
67.5 Score
Summerville, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$382,696
Population
51,884
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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