Arnold, MO vs Crest Hill, 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
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Crest Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 11.3). Crest Hill leads in walk score (27 vs 21). Arnold leads in cost of living index (95 vs 101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arnold, MO | Crest Hill, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1066) | 74.1 (#637) |
| Population | 21,059 | 20,118 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $277,441 | $286,044 |
| Median Household Income | $72,317 | $68,377 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+36.7 | D+1.6 |
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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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74.1 Score
Crest Hill, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,044
Population
20,118
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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