Schaumburg, 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.
Schaumburg
76.1
#384 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Schaumburg leads in cost of living index (114 vs 197). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $92,818). Schaumburg leads in crime level (2.5 vs 3.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Schaumburg, IL | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.1 (#384) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 75,750 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,930 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $92,818 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+32.9 |
C
76.1 Score
Schaumburg, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,930
Population
75,750
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
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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