Roselle, IL vs Somerville, MA
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.
Roselle
73.3
#761 nationally
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 35). Roselle leads in cost of living index (114 vs 185). Roselle leads in crime level (4.9 vs 6.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Roselle, IL | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#761) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 22,508 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $388,468 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $104,167 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+39.5 |
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73.3 Score
Roselle, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,468
Population
22,508
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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