Crest Hill, IL vs Plano, TX
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
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $68,377). Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 27). Crest Hill leads in cost of living index (101 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crest Hill, IL | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#637) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 20,118 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,044 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $68,377 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+11.2 |
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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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72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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