Highland, UT vs McHenry, 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.
Highland
67.2
#1450 nationally
McHenry
74.8
#550 nationally
Highland leads in median household income ($166,429 vs $83,651). McHenry leads in cost of living index (105 vs 160). Highland leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Highland, UT | McHenry, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1450) | 74.8 (#550) |
| Population | 20,217 | 28,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $975,621 | $318,613 |
| Median Household Income | $166,429 | $83,651 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 27 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | R+5.3 |
Data coverage note: Highland is missing data for 1 metric that McHenry has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.2 Score
Highland, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$975,621
Population
20,217
Crime
Low
Median Income
$166,429
West
View Highland, UT →
C
74.8 Score
McHenry, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$318,613
Population
28,251
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
View McHenry, IL →
Try a different matchup
Swap Highland for: