Naperville, IL vs Suwanee, GA
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
Suwanee
65.9
#1602 nationally
Suwanee leads in crime level (3.5 vs 9.3). Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $100,780). Naperville leads in cost of living index (112 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Naperville, IL | Suwanee, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#429) | 65.9 (#1602) |
| Population | 149,424 | 22,913 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $629,473 | $602,592 |
| Median Household Income | $150,937 | $100,780 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+16.5 |
Data coverage note: Suwanee is missing data for 1 metric that Naperville has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
65.9 Score
Suwanee, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$602,592
Population
22,913
Crime
Low
Median Income
$100,780
Southeast
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