Arlington Heights, IL vs Somerville, MA
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
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Arlington Heights leads in crime level (1.4 vs 6.1). Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 48). Arlington Heights leads in cost of living index (124 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington Heights, IL | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#390) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 74,495 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,757 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $113,502 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+39.5 |
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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+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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