Abilene, TX vs Arlington Heights, IL
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.
Abilene
77.5
#236 nationally
Arlington Heights
76
#390 nationally
Arlington Heights leads in crime level (1.4 vs 11.6). Arlington Heights leads in median household income ($113,502 vs $59,254). Abilene leads in average commute (15.2 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Abilene, TX | Arlington Heights, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#236) | 76 (#390) |
| Population | 129,043 | 74,495 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,710 | $500,757 |
| Median Household Income | $59,254 | $113,502 |
| Average Commute | 15.2 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+49.8 | D+42.0 |
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77.5 Score
Abilene, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$222,710
Population
129,043
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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76 Score
Arlington Heights, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$500,757
Population
74,495
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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