Cincinnati, OH 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.
Cincinnati
72.8
#820 nationally
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Cincinnati leads in walk score (50 vs 27). Crest Hill leads in median household income ($68,377 vs $46,094). Cincinnati leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 27.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cincinnati, OH | Crest Hill, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#820) | 74.1 (#637) |
| Population | 311,097 | 20,118 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,326 | $286,044 |
| Median Household Income | $46,094 | $68,377 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 27 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.9 |
| School Rating | 5.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+1.6 |
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72.8 Score
Cincinnati, OH
Queen City charm with renewed energy
Median Home
$251,326
Population
311,097
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Midwest
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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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