Boca Raton, FL 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.
Boca Raton
69.8
#1166 nationally
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Crest Hill leads in cost of living index (101 vs 148). Boca Raton leads in walk score (38 vs 27). Boca Raton leads in median household income ($95,570 vs $68,377).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boca Raton, FL | Crest Hill, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1166) | 74.1 (#637) |
| Population | 99,974 | 20,118 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,025 | $286,044 |
| Median Household Income | $95,570 | $68,377 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+1.6 |
D+
69.8 Score
Boca Raton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$576,025
Population
99,974
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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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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