Arlington Heights, IL vs Palm Springs, FL
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.
Arlington Heights
76
#390 nationally
Palm Springs
72.6
#862 nationally
Arlington Heights leads in crime level (1.4 vs 8.6). Arlington Heights leads in median household income ($113,502 vs $55,254). Palm Springs leads in cost of living index (103 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington Heights, IL | Palm Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#390) | 72.6 (#862) |
| Population | 74,495 | 27,132 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,757 | $269,159 |
| Median Household Income | $113,502 | $55,254 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+0.8 |
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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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72.6 Score
Palm Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,159
Population
27,132
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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