Palatine, IL vs Walnut, CA
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
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Palatine leads in crime level (1.8 vs 3.5). Palatine leads in cost of living index (115 vs 197). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $93,383).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palatine, IL | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#575) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 64,869 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,744 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $93,383 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+32.9 |
C
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
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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