Ankeny, IA vs Arlington Heights, 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.
Ankeny
77.6
#226 nationally
Arlington Heights
76
#390 nationally
Arlington Heights leads in crime level (1.4 vs 4.5). Arlington Heights leads in walk score (48 vs 34). Ankeny leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ankeny, IA | Arlington Heights, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#226) | 76 (#390) |
| Population | 74,458 | 74,495 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,196 | $500,757 |
| Median Household Income | $101,151 | $113,502 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+42.0 |
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77.6 Score
Ankeny, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$341,196
Population
74,458
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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76 Score
Arlington Heights, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$500,757
Population
74,495
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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