Darien, IL vs Olive Branch, MS
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.
Darien
75.1
#500 nationally
Olive Branch
74.3
#610 nationally
Darien leads in crime level (1.1 vs 5.5). Darien leads in walk score (35 vs 14). Olive Branch leads in cost of living index (101 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Darien, IL | Olive Branch, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#500) | 74.3 (#610) |
| Population | 21,698 | 47,029 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,450 | $336,094 |
| Median Household Income | $110,546 | $93,762 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+24.1 |
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75.1 Score
Darien, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,450
Population
21,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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74.3 Score
Olive Branch, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,094
Population
47,029
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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