Rolling Meadows, IL vs Streamwood, 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

vs

Streamwood

76.8

#319 nationally

Rolling Meadows leads in crime level (2.7 vs 3.5). Rolling Meadows leads in walk score (42 vs 36). Rolling Meadows leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 29.3 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Rolling Meadows, IL Streamwood, IL
WhereAtHome Score 77.3 (#260) 76.8 (#319)
Population 23,329 37,780
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $342,521 $336,661
Median Household Income $91,287 $94,951
Average Commute 26.6 min 29.3 min
Walk Score 42 36
Crime Level 2.7 3.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 111 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 D+42.0