Anna, TX vs Crystal Lake, 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.
Anna
70.9
#1041 nationally
Crystal Lake
74.8
#541 nationally
Crystal Lake leads in crime level (2.9 vs 4.5). Crystal Lake leads in median household income ($103,018 vs $93,785). Crystal Lake leads in cost of living index (108 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anna, TX | Crystal Lake, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1041) | 74.8 (#541) |
| Population | 27,501 | 40,861 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,078 | $388,566 |
| Median Household Income | $93,785 | $103,018 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 30 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+5.3 |
Data coverage note: Anna is missing data for 1 metric that Crystal Lake has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.9 Score
Anna, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$345,078
Population
27,501
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$93,785
Southwest
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74.8 Score
Crystal Lake, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,566
Population
40,861
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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