Northfield, MN vs Rolling Meadows, 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.
Northfield
73.6
#708 nationally
Rolling Meadows
77.3
#260 nationally
Rolling Meadows leads in crime level (2.7 vs 4.2). Northfield leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 26.6 min). Rolling Meadows leads in walk score (42 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northfield, MN | Rolling Meadows, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#708) | 77.3 (#260) |
| Population | 21,020 | 23,329 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,746 | $342,521 |
| Median Household Income | $83,125 | $91,287 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+42.0 |
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73.6 Score
Northfield, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$396,746
Population
21,020
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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77.3 Score
Rolling Meadows, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$342,521
Population
23,329
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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