Celina, TX vs Highland 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.
Celina
70.7
#1068 nationally
Highland Park
72.8
#827 nationally
Highland Park leads in crime level (1.4 vs 3.4). Celina leads in cost of living index (121 vs 146). Highland Park leads in median household income ($159,567 vs $142,643).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Celina, TX | Highland Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1068) | 72.8 (#827) |
| Population | 43,317 | 30,272 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,657 | $802,430 |
| Median Household Income | $142,643 | $159,567 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+20.8 |
Data coverage note: Celina is missing data for 1 metric that Highland Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.7 Score
Celina, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,657
Population
43,317
Crime
Low
Median Income
$142,643
Southwest
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C-
72.8 Score
Highland Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$802,430
Population
30,272
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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