Crest Hill, IL vs Peabody, MA

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.

Crest Hill

74.1

#637 nationally

vs

Peabody

64.9

#1669 nationally

Peabody leads in walk score (43 vs 27). Crest Hill leads in crime level (4.9 vs 7.0). Crest Hill leads in cost of living index (101 vs 141).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Crest Hill, IL Peabody, MA
WhereAtHome Score 74.1 (#637) 64.9 (#1669)
Population 20,118 54,056
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $286,044 $707,213
Median Household Income $68,377 $91,125
Average Commute 27.7 min 27.2 min
Walk Score 27 43
Crime Level 4.9 7.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 101 141
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+1.6 D+20.3
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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

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Peabody, MA
D
64.9 Score

Peabody, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$707,213

Population

54,056

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

43

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