Darien, IL vs Pico Rivera, CA
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
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Darien leads in crime level (1.1 vs 12.8). Pico Rivera leads in walk score (59 vs 35). Darien leads in median household income ($110,546 vs $82,539).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Darien, IL | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#500) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 21,698 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,450 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $110,546 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+32.9 |
C
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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D-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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