Rolling Meadows, IL vs Watauga, TX

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

Watauga

80.2

#92 nationally

Rolling Meadows leads in crime level (2.7 vs 3.1). Watauga leads in cost of living index (101 vs 111). Rolling Meadows leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 28.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Rolling Meadows, IL Watauga, TX
WhereAtHome Score 77.3 (#260) 80.2 (#92)
Population 23,329 22,934
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $342,521 $276,575
Median Household Income $91,287 $88,775
Average Commute 26.6 min 28.7 min
Walk Score 42 40
Crime Level 2.7 3.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 111 101
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 R+5.1