Aurora, IL vs Crystal Lake, 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.
Aurora
73.2
#764 nationally
Crystal Lake
74.8
#541 nationally
Crystal Lake leads in crime level (2.9 vs 7.3). Aurora leads in walk score (40 vs 30). Crystal Lake leads in median household income ($103,018 vs $85,943).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Crystal Lake, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 74.8 (#541) |
| Population | 177,563 | 40,861 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $388,566 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $103,018 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+5.3 |
C
73.2 Score
Aurora, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$326,890
Population
177,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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74.8 Score
Crystal Lake, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,566
Population
40,861
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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