Round Lake Beach, IL vs Walnut, CA
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.
Round Lake Beach
80.5
#74 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Round Lake Beach leads in cost of living index (98 vs 197). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $83,293). Round Lake Beach leads in crime level (2.3 vs 3.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Lake Beach, IL | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.5 (#74) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 26,783 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $261,065 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $83,293 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+32.9 |
B-
80.5 Score
Round Lake Beach, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$261,065
Population
26,783
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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D
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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