Palatine, IL vs Wake Forest, NC
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
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Palatine leads in crime level (1.8 vs 4.0). Palatine leads in walk score (41 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $93,383).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palatine, IL | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#575) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 64,869 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,744 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $93,383 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+25.6 |
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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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D+
68.8 Score
Wake Forest, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$513,720
Population
54,337
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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