Bell, CA 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.
Bell
60.8
#1919 nationally
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Crest Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 16.0). Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 27). Crest Hill leads in cost of living index (101 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Crest Hill, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 74.1 (#637) |
| Population | 31,864 | 20,118 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $286,044 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $68,377 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+1.6 |
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60.8 Score
Bell, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$695,526
Population
31,864
Crime
High
Walk Score
77
Pacific
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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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