Brandon, MS 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.
Brandon
77.5
#239 nationally
Crystal Lake
74.8
#541 nationally
Crystal Lake leads in walk score (30 vs 11). Brandon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 2.9). Brandon leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 29.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brandon, MS | Crystal Lake, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#239) | 74.8 (#541) |
| Population | 25,719 | 40,861 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,089 | $388,566 |
| Median Household Income | $89,051 | $103,018 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | R+5.3 |
C+
77.5 Score
Brandon, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,089
Population
25,719
Crime
Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
View Brandon, MS →
C
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
View Crystal Lake, IL →
Try a different matchup
Swap Brandon for: