Crest Hill, IL vs Irvine, CA
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.
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Crest Hill leads in cost of living index (101 vs 178). Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $68,377). Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crest Hill, IL | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#637) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 20,118 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,044 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $68,377 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+2.6 |
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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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D+
67.2 Score
Irvine, CA
Master-planned perfection in Southern California
Median Home
$1,517,431
Population
307,670
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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