Queen Creek, AZ 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.
Queen Creek
69
#1266 nationally
Rolling Meadows
77.3
#260 nationally
Rolling Meadows leads in walk score (42 vs 17). Queen Creek leads in median household income ($127,182 vs $91,287). Rolling Meadows leads in crime level (2.7 vs 3.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Queen Creek, AZ | Rolling Meadows, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1266) | 77.3 (#260) |
| Population | 76,570 | 23,329 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $630,977 | $342,521 |
| Median Household Income | $127,182 | $91,287 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+42.0 |
D+
69 Score
Queen Creek, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$630,977
Population
76,570
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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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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