Crest Hill, IL vs Hickory, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Hickory
70.8
#1056 nationally
Crest Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 11.2). Hickory leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 27.7 min). Crest Hill leads in median household income ($68,377 vs $58,251).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crest Hill, IL | Hickory, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#637) | 70.8 (#1056) |
| Population | 20,118 | 44,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,044 | $298,293 |
| Median Household Income | $68,377 | $58,251 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+38.0 |
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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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70.8 Score
Hickory, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,293
Population
44,415
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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