Crest Hill, IL vs Worcester, 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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 27). Crest Hill leads in median household income ($68,377 vs $52,891). Crest Hill leads in cost of living index (101 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crest Hill, IL | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#637) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 20,118 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,044 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $68,377 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+10.0 |
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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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66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Northeast
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