Carol Stream, IL 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.
Carol Stream
75.4
#460 nationally
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Carol Stream leads in crime level (1.9 vs 4.9). Carol Stream leads in median household income ($103,525 vs $68,377). Carol Stream leads in walk score (36 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carol Stream, IL | Crest Hill, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#460) | 74.1 (#637) |
| Population | 38,966 | 20,118 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $388,952 | $286,044 |
| Median Household Income | $103,525 | $68,377 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+1.6 |
C
75.4 Score
Carol Stream, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,952
Population
38,966
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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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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