Arlington Heights, IL vs Phoenixville, PA
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.
Arlington Heights
76
#390 nationally
Phoenixville
67.8
#1383 nationally
Arlington Heights leads in crime level (1.4 vs 2.3). Arlington Heights leads in median household income ($113,502 vs $91,593). Phoenixville leads in cost of living index (112 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington Heights, IL | Phoenixville, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#390) | 67.8 (#1383) |
| Population | 74,495 | 19,871 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,757 | $531,576 |
| Median Household Income | $113,502 | $91,593 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+14.5 |
Data coverage note: Phoenixville is missing data for 1 metric that Arlington Heights has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
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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D+
67.8 Score
Phoenixville, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,576
Population
19,871
Crime
Low
Median Income
$91,593
Northeast
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