Orem, UT vs Round Lake Beach, 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.
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Round Lake Beach
80.5
#74 nationally
Round Lake Beach leads in crime level (2.3 vs 4.8). Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 30.8 min). Round Lake Beach leads in cost of living index (98 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orem, UT | Round Lake Beach, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1034) | 80.5 (#74) |
| Population | 95,519 | 26,783 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $507,933 | $261,065 |
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $83,293 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+20.8 |
C-
71 Score
Orem, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$507,933
Population
95,519
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
West
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B-
80.5 Score
Round Lake Beach, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$261,065
Population
26,783
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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