Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Irving, TX
VS
Naperville, IL
🏆 Naperville leads 13 of 23 categories
Irving
Texas
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High
Median Household Income
$76,686
Violent Crime Index
72
Population
254,962 ✓ Larger
Naperville
Illinois
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$143,754 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
22 ✓ Safer
Population
149,089
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Irving, TX
Pros
Homes cost $223k less ($259,500 vs $482,600)
Rent averages $364/mo less ($1,423 vs $1,787)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 57°F vs 33°F
Cons
Median income trails Naperville by $67,068/yr
Naperville, IL
Pros
Households earn $67,068 more per year on average
70% less violent crime than Irving
More college-educated — 70.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (83.7 vs 380/100k)
Cooler summers — July highs near 86°F vs 96°F
Smaller class sizes — 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $482,600
Higher rents — median is $1,787/mo
Longer commutes — 32.2 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Irving
Median Home Value
$223k less
$259,500 vs $482,600
Irving
Summer Heat
10.1°F warmer
July avg high 95.6°F vs 85.5°F
Naperville
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 102.6 vs 103.3 (100 = US avg)
Naperville
Median Income
$67,068
$143,754 vs $76,686/yr
Naperville
Violent Crime
70% lower
83.7 vs 275.4 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Irving, TX | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.3⚠ High | 102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $259,500 ✓ Lower | $482,600⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,423⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,787⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $76,686 | $143,754 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 4.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.8 min ✓ Shorter | 32.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 14.0% | 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 | 72 | 22 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 105⚠ High | 42 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) | A+ (135) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.5:1 | 13.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.5% | 70.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 79.7% | 97.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | IRVING ISD | Naperville CUSD 203 |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 56.5°F ✓ Warmer | 32.8°F |
| Avg High — July | 95.6°F ✓ Warmer | 85.5°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.0" ✓ Drier | 40.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.6" ✓ Less | 24.3" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 254,962 ✓ Larger | 149,089 |
| Median Age | 32.4 | 39.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 37.2% | 74.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 26.4% ✓ More | 24.8% |
| Over 65 | 8.3% | 13.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Irving's cost of living index is 103.3 vs Naperville's 102.6 (US average = 100).
Naperville is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Naperville leads 13 of 23 categories. Irving wins 10 and Naperville wins 13. 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 Irving to Naperville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($259,500 vs $482,600 median home), income ($76,686 vs $143,754), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Irving, TX and Naperville, IL are about 781 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.