Glendale Heights, IL vs Helena, AL
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.
Glendale Heights
76.9
#295 nationally
Helena
74.5
#582 nationally
Glendale Heights leads in walk score (38 vs 12). Helena leads in crime level (2.0 vs 2.7). Helena leads in median household income ($107,360 vs $83,588).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale Heights, IL | Helena, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#295) | 74.5 (#582) |
| Population | 32,409 | 22,117 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $330,643 | $367,018 |
| Median Household Income | $83,588 | $107,360 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 12 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+40.8 |
C
76.9 Score
Glendale Heights, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$330,643
Population
32,409
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
View Glendale Heights, IL →
C
74.5 Score
Helena, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,018
Population
22,117
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
View Helena, AL →
Try a different matchup
Swap Glendale Heights for: