Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Indio, CA
VS
Naperville, IL
🏆 Naperville leads 15 of 23 categories
Indio
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$68,436
Violent Crime Index
88
Population
89,616
Naperville
Illinois
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$143,754 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
22 ✓ Safer
Population
149,089 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Indio, CA
Pros
Rent averages $443/mo less ($1,344 vs $1,787)
Homes cost $109k less ($373,200 vs $482,600)
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 33°F
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Naperville by $75,318/yr
Higher unemployment (7.3% vs 4.5%)
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Cost of living runs 5% higher than Naperville
Naperville, IL
Pros
Households earn $75,318 more per year on average
75% less violent crime than Indio
More college-educated — 70.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.8 pts lower (4.5%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (83.7 vs 380/100k)
Cooler summers — July highs near 86°F vs 106°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,787/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $482,600
Longer commutes — 32.2 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Indio
Median Home Value
$109k less
$373,200 vs $482,600
Indio
Summer Heat
20.3°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 85.5°F
Naperville
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 102.6 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Naperville
Median Income
$75,318
$143,754 vs $68,436/yr
Naperville
Violent Crime
75% lower
83.7 vs 336.2 per 100k
Naperville
Unemployment
2.8 pp lower
4.5% vs 7.3% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Indio, CA | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High | 102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $373,200⚠ High ✓ Lower | $482,600⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,344⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,787⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $68,436 | $143,754 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.0 min ✓ Shorter | 32.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 4.7% | 23.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 85 | 30 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 88 | 22 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 | 42 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (82) | A+ (135) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.7:1 | 13.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.4% | 70.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.4% | 97.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Desert Sands Unified | Naperville CUSD 203 |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 70.3°F ✓ Warmer | 32.8°F |
| Avg High — July | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer | 85.5°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 2.9" ✓ Drier | 40.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 24.3" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 89,616 | 149,089 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 39.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.3% | 74.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | 24.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 19.2% ✓ More | 13.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Indio's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Naperville's 102.6 (US average = 100).
Naperville is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Naperville leads 15 of 23 categories. Indio wins 8 and Naperville wins 15. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Indio to Naperville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($373,200 vs $482,600 median home), income ($68,436 vs $143,754), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Indio, CA and Naperville, IL are about 1,622 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.