Augusta, GA 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.
Augusta
80
#94 nationally
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Crest Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 14.2). Augusta leads in walk score (68 vs 27). Crest Hill leads in median household income ($68,377 vs $50,605).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Augusta, GA | Crest Hill, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#94) | 74.1 (#637) |
| Population | 205,414 | 20,118 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,454 | $286,044 |
| Median Household Income | $50,605 | $68,377 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 14.2 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.6 | D+1.6 |
B-
80 Score
Augusta, GA
Growing Georgia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$188,454
Population
205,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Southeast
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C
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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