Park Ridge, IL vs Solon, OH
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.
Park Ridge
74.2
#621 nationally
Solon
74.1
#640 nationally
Park Ridge leads in walk score (54 vs 12). Solon leads in crime level (1.5 vs 2.6). Solon leads in cost of living index (114 vs 136).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Park Ridge, IL | Solon, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#621) | 74.1 (#640) |
| Population | 37,897 | 23,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $595,303 | $470,327 |
| Median Household Income | $137,964 | $128,470 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 12 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+31.5 |
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74.2 Score
Park Ridge, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,303
Population
37,897
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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74.1 Score
Solon, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$470,327
Population
23,702
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Midwest
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