Clinton, MS 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.
Clinton
79.4
#122 nationally
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Clinton leads in crime level (1.9 vs 4.9). Crest Hill leads in walk score (27 vs 19). Clinton leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 27.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clinton, MS | Crest Hill, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.4 (#122) | 74.1 (#637) |
| Population | 26,698 | 20,118 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $239,559 | $286,044 |
| Median Household Income | $71,315 | $68,377 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+1.6 |
C+
79.4 Score
Clinton, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,559
Population
26,698
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Southeast
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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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