Crest Hill, IL vs Kettering, OH
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
Kettering
84
#9 nationally
Kettering leads in crime level (1.2 vs 4.9). Kettering leads in walk score (41 vs 27). Kettering leads in average commute (19.8 min vs 27.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crest Hill, IL | Kettering, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#637) | 84 (#9) |
| Population | 20,118 | 56,876 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,044 | $247,857 |
| Median Household Income | $68,377 | $69,818 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 19.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | Even |
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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B
84 Score
Kettering, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$247,857
Population
56,876
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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