Ocala, FL vs Schaumburg, 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.
Ocala
71.4
#987 nationally
Schaumburg
76.1
#384 nationally
Schaumburg leads in crime level (2.5 vs 13.7). Schaumburg leads in median household income ($92,818 vs $50,618). Schaumburg leads in walk score (43 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ocala, FL | Schaumburg, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#987) | 76.1 (#384) |
| Population | 68,426 | 75,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $268,444 | $364,930 |
| Median Household Income | $50,618 | $92,818 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.6 | D+42.0 |
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71.4 Score
Ocala, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$268,444
Population
68,426
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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76.1 Score
Schaumburg, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,930
Population
75,750
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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