Benton, AR 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.
Benton
73.9
#655 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 17). Benton leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 27.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benton, AR | Crest Hill, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#655) | 74.1 (#637) |
| Population | 37,558 | 20,118 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,204 | $286,044 |
| Median Household Income | $66,868 | $68,377 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 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+40.1 | D+1.6 |
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73.9 Score
Benton, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$241,204
Population
37,558
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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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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