Bethlehem, PA vs Glenview, 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.
Bethlehem
74.1
#632 nationally
Glenview
68.7
#1292 nationally
Glenview leads in median household income ($134,910 vs $62,072). Bethlehem leads in walk score (59 vs 39). Bethlehem leads in cost of living index (99 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethlehem, PA | Glenview, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#632) | 68.7 (#1292) |
| Population | 78,300 | 46,904 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,711 | $697,546 |
| Median Household Income | $62,072 | $134,910 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.7 | D+42.0 |
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74.1 Score
Bethlehem, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,711
Population
78,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Northeast
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D+
68.7 Score
Glenview, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$697,546
Population
46,904
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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