Crest Hill, IL vs Passaic, NJ
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
Passaic
65
#1661 nationally
Crest Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 19.7). Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 27). Crest Hill leads in cost of living index (101 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crest Hill, IL | Passaic, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#637) | 65 (#1661) |
| Population | 20,118 | 68,903 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,044 | $560,282 |
| Median Household Income | $68,377 | $57,832 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 82 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 19.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+2.9 |
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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D
65 Score
Passaic, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$560,282
Population
68,903
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Northeast
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