Arlington Heights, IL vs Riviera Beach, 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
Riviera Beach
62.6
#1843 nationally
Arlington Heights leads in crime level (1.4 vs 25.8). Arlington Heights leads in median household income ($113,502 vs $57,851). Arlington Heights leads in walk score (48 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington Heights, IL | Riviera Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#390) | 62.6 (#1843) |
| Population | 74,495 | 38,663 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,757 | $412,283 |
| Median Household Income | $113,502 | $57,851 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 25.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 110 |
| 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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D-
62.6 Score
Riviera Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$412,283
Population
38,663
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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