Poughkeepsie, NY vs Romeoville, 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.
Romeoville
74.2
#624 nationally
Romeoville leads in crime level (4.1 vs 17.6). Poughkeepsie leads in walk score (61 vs 25). Romeoville leads in median household income ($96,409 vs $53,875).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Poughkeepsie, NY | Romeoville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,772 | 40,955 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $324,032 |
| Median Household Income | $53,875 | $96,409 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 31.6 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 17.6 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.4 | D+1.6 |
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Score
Poughkeepsie, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
31,772
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Median Income
$53,875
Northeast
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74.2 Score
Romeoville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,032
Population
40,955
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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