Opelika, AL 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.
Opelika
66.9
#1489 nationally
Roselle
73.3
#761 nationally
Roselle leads in crime level (4.9 vs 15.3). Roselle leads in walk score (35 vs 18). Roselle leads in median household income ($104,167 vs $55,218).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Opelika, AL | Roselle, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1489) | 73.3 (#761) |
| Population | 33,572 | 22,508 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,676 | $388,468 |
| Median Household Income | $55,218 | $104,167 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 15.3 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.8 | D+13.3 |
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66.9 Score
Opelika, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,676
Population
33,572
Crime
High
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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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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