Clive, IA vs Highland Park, 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.
Clive
73.3
#753 nationally
Highland Park
72.8
#827 nationally
Highland Park leads in crime level (1.4 vs 5.7). Clive leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 28.8 min). Clive leads in cost of living index (110 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clive, IA | Highland Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#753) | 72.8 (#827) |
| Population | 19,005 | 30,272 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,260 | $802,430 |
| Median Household Income | $124,908 | $159,567 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+20.8 |
Data coverage note: Clive is missing data for 1 metric that Highland Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.3 Score
Clive, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,260
Population
19,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$124,908
Midwest
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72.8 Score
Highland Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$802,430
Population
30,272
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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