Arnold, MO vs Blue Island, 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.
Arnold
70.7
#1066 nationally
Blue Island
78
#198 nationally
Blue Island leads in walk score (63 vs 21). Arnold leads in median household income ($72,317 vs $57,537). Arnold leads in crime level (11.3 vs 11.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arnold, MO | Blue Island, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1066) | 78 (#198) |
| Population | 21,059 | 21,494 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $277,441 | $206,866 |
| Median Household Income | $72,317 | $57,537 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 11.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+36.7 | D+42.0 |
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70.7 Score
Arnold, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$277,441
Population
21,059
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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78 Score
Blue Island, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,866
Population
21,494
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
63
Midwest
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