Arcadia, CA vs Glendale 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.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Glendale Heights
76.9
#295 nationally
Glendale Heights leads in crime level (2.7 vs 6.3). Glendale Heights leads in cost of living index (107 vs 225). Arcadia leads in walk score (54 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Glendale Heights, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 76.9 (#295) |
| Population | 54,157 | 32,409 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $330,643 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $83,588 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+13.3 |
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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C
76.9 Score
Glendale Heights, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$330,643
Population
32,409
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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