Arnold, MO vs Machesney Park, 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.
Arnold
70.7
#1066 nationally
Machesney Park
79.6
#116 nationally
Machesney Park leads in crime level (8.8 vs 11.3). Machesney Park leads in average commute (22.9 min vs 29 min). Machesney Park leads in walk score (22 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arnold, MO | Machesney Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1066) | 79.6 (#116) |
| Population | 21,059 | 22,630 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $277,441 | $211,433 |
| Median Household Income | $72,317 | $71,098 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+36.7 | D+0.6 |
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70.7 Score
Arnold, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$277,441
Population
21,059
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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79.6 Score
Machesney Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,433
Population
22,630
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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