Crest Hill, IL vs Lafayette, IN
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
Lafayette
71.4
#983 nationally
Crest Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 16.4). Lafayette leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 27.7 min). Lafayette leads in walk score (38 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crest Hill, IL | Lafayette, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#637) | 71.4 (#983) |
| Population | 20,118 | 71,216 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,044 | $268,766 |
| Median Household Income | $68,377 | $50,674 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 16.3 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 16.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | Even |
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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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71.4 Score
Lafayette, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$268,766
Population
71,216
Crime
High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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