Diamond Bar, CA vs Elmhurst, 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.
Diamond Bar
63.1
#1794 nationally
Elmhurst
73.4
#734 nationally
Elmhurst leads in walk score (48 vs 30). Elmhurst leads in cost of living index (135 vs 182). Elmhurst leads in median household income ($143,492 vs $106,881).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Diamond Bar, CA | Elmhurst, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1794) | 73.4 (#734) |
| Population | 52,041 | 45,336 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,027,046 | $647,169 |
| Median Household Income | $106,881 | $143,492 |
| Average Commute | 34.9 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 182 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+13.3 |
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63.1 Score
Diamond Bar, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,027,046
Population
52,041
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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C
73.4 Score
Elmhurst, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$647,169
Population
45,336
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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