Palmetto Bay, FL vs Rolling Meadows, 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.
Rolling Meadows
77.3
#260 nationally
Palmetto Bay leads in median household income ($144,987 vs $91,287). Rolling Meadows leads in crime level (2.7 vs 4.1). Rolling Meadows leads in walk score (42 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palmetto Bay, FL | Rolling Meadows, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,264 | 23,329 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $342,521 |
| Median Household Income | $144,987 | $91,287 |
| Average Commute | 36.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+42.0 |
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Score
Palmetto Bay, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Population
24,264
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Median Income
$144,987
Southeast
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C+
77.3 Score
Rolling Meadows, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$342,521
Population
23,329
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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