Palatine, IL vs Rutherford, NJ
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.
Palatine
74.6
#575 nationally
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Rutherford leads in walk score (67 vs 41). Rutherford leads in median household income ($128,576 vs $93,383). Palatine leads in cost of living index (115 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palatine, IL | Rutherford, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#575) | 70.7 (#1075) |
| Population | 64,869 | 18,852 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,744 | $767,911 |
| Median Household Income | $93,383 | $128,576 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+3.4 |
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74.6 Score
Palatine, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$396,744
Population
64,869
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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