Parkland, 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.
Parkland
65.9
#1601 nationally
Rolling Meadows
77.3
#260 nationally
Rolling Meadows leads in walk score (42 vs 13). Parkland leads in median household income ($188,544 vs $91,287). Rolling Meadows leads in cost of living index (111 vs 171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Parkland, FL | Rolling Meadows, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1601) | 77.3 (#260) |
| Population | 37,911 | 23,329 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,070,470 | $342,521 |
| Median Household Income | $188,544 | $91,287 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 171 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+42.0 |
D
65.9 Score
Parkland, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,070,470
Population
37,911
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
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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