Columbia, SC 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.
Columbia
73.8
#670 nationally
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Crest Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 21.1). Columbia leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 27.7 min). Columbia leads in walk score (35 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, SC | Crest Hill, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#670) | 74.1 (#637) |
| Population | 142,416 | 20,118 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $230,662 | $286,044 |
| Median Household Income | $54,095 | $68,377 |
| Average Commute | 17.4 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 21.1 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+33.5 | D+1.6 |
C
73.8 Score
Columbia, SC
Mid-size South Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$230,662
Population
142,416
Crime
High
Walk Score
35
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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