Crest Hill, IL vs Plum, PA
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
Plum leads in crime level (1.7 vs 4.9). Crest Hill leads in walk score (27 vs 13). Plum leads in median household income ($91,931 vs $68,377).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crest Hill, IL | Plum, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,118 | 26,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,044 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $68,377 | $91,931 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+20.3 |
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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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Score
Plum, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
26,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Median Income
$91,931
Northeast
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