Anderson, IN vs Crest Hill, 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.
Anderson
77.8
#213 nationally
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Crest Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 11.5). Crest Hill leads in median household income ($68,377 vs $44,974). Anderson leads in walk score (34 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anderson, IN | Crest Hill, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#213) | 74.1 (#637) |
| Population | 55,199 | 20,118 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,016 | $286,044 |
| Median Household Income | $44,974 | $68,377 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.9 | D+1.6 |
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77.8 Score
Anderson, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$137,016
Population
55,199
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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74.1 Score
Crest Hill, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,044
Population
20,118
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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