Crest Hill, IL vs Long Beach, 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
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 27). Crest Hill leads in cost of living index (101 vs 142). Crest Hill leads in average commute (27.7 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crest Hill, IL | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#637) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 20,118 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,044 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $68,377 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+32.9 |
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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-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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