Northfield, MN vs Roselle, 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
Roselle
73.3
#761 nationally
Northfield leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 30.4 min). Roselle leads in median household income ($104,167 vs $83,125). Northfield leads in crime level (4.2 vs 4.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northfield, MN | Roselle, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#708) | 73.3 (#761) |
| Population | 21,020 | 22,508 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,746 | $388,468 |
| Median Household Income | $83,125 | $104,167 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+13.3 |
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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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73.3 Score
Roselle, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,468
Population
22,508
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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