Crest Hill, IL vs Rolling Meadows, IL
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
Rolling Meadows
77.3
#260 nationally
Rolling Meadows leads in crime level (2.7 vs 4.9). Rolling Meadows leads in walk score (42 vs 27). Rolling Meadows leads in median household income ($91,287 vs $68,377).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crest Hill, IL | Rolling Meadows, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#637) | 77.3 (#260) |
| Population | 20,118 | 23,329 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,044 | $342,521 |
| Median Household Income | $68,377 | $91,287 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+42.0 |
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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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C+
77.3 Score
Rolling Meadows, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$342,521
Population
23,329
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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