Columbus, OH vs Homer Glen, 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.
Columbus
76.5
#341 nationally
Homer Glen
71.4
#982 nationally
Columbus leads in walk score (41 vs 14). Homer Glen leads in median household income ($130,235 vs $62,889). Columbus leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 36.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, OH | Homer Glen, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#341) | 71.4 (#982) |
| Population | 913,175 | 24,546 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $248,686 | $531,950 |
| Median Household Income | $62,889 | $130,235 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 14 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 0.4 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.4 | D+1.6 |
C
76.5 Score
Columbus, OH
Ohio's capital city on the rise
Median Home
$248,686
Population
913,175
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Midwest
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C-
71.4 Score
Homer Glen, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,950
Population
24,546
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
14
Midwest
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