Glendale, CA vs Westmont, 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.
Glendale
62.9
#1813 nationally
Westmont
74.6
#578 nationally
Westmont leads in crime level (1.5 vs 7.9). Westmont leads in cost of living index (116 vs 193). Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 52).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | Westmont, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 74.6 (#578) |
| Population | 187,050 | 23,933 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $417,239 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $82,519 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+13.3 |
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62.9 Score
Glendale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,197,708
Population
187,050
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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74.6 Score
Westmont, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$417,239
Population
23,933
Crime
Low
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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