Clinton, IA 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.
Clinton
83.4
#14 nationally
Crystal Lake
74.8
#541 nationally
Crystal Lake leads in crime level (2.9 vs 9.9). Crystal Lake leads in median household income ($103,018 vs $55,196). Clinton leads in average commute (18 min vs 29.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clinton, IA | Crystal Lake, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.4 (#14) | 74.8 (#541) |
| Population | 24,239 | 40,861 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $135,966 | $388,566 |
| Median Household Income | $55,196 | $103,018 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.9 | R+5.3 |
B
83.4 Score
Clinton, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$135,966
Population
24,239
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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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
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