Brookhaven, GA 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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Crest Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 8.3). Brookhaven leads in median household income ($114,570 vs $68,377). Crest Hill leads in cost of living index (101 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Crest Hill, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 74.1 (#637) |
| Population | 57,945 | 20,118 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $286,044 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $68,377 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 27 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Crest Hill has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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C
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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