Chester, PA vs Lake in the Hills, 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.
Lake in the Hills
73.8
#674 nationally
Lake in the Hills leads in crime level (1.9 vs 22.8). Chester leads in walk score (60 vs 20). Lake in the Hills leads in median household income ($110,988 vs $39,193).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chester, PA | Lake in the Hills, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,595 | 28,661 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $383,677 |
| Median Household Income | $39,193 | $110,988 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 22.8 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.7 | R+5.3 |
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Score
Chester, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
33,595
Crime
High
Walk Score
60
Median Income
$39,193
Northeast
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73.8 Score
Lake in the Hills, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,677
Population
28,661
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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