Schaumburg, IL vs Watertown, SD
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
Watertown
74.5
#590 nationally
Schaumburg leads in crime level (2.5 vs 8.3). Watertown leads in average commute (13.6 min vs 28.1 min). Schaumburg leads in median household income ($92,818 vs $61,320).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Schaumburg, IL | Watertown, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.1 (#384) | 74.5 (#590) |
| Population | 75,750 | 23,230 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,930 | $316,022 |
| Median Household Income | $92,818 | $61,320 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 13.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+40.8 |
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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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74.5 Score
Watertown, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,022
Population
23,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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