Lake Forest, IL vs Maumelle, AR
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.
Lake Forest
66.3
#1557 nationally
Maumelle
75.7
#428 nationally
Lake Forest leads in crime level (0.6 vs 4.9). Lake Forest leads in median household income ($202,153 vs $89,880). Maumelle leads in cost of living index (100 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Forest, IL | Maumelle, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1557) | 75.7 (#428) |
| Population | 19,354 | 19,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,246,873 | $310,365 |
| Median Household Income | $202,153 | $89,880 |
| Average Commute | 34.5 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 0.6 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+22.1 |
D
66.3 Score
Lake Forest, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,246,873
Population
19,354
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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C
75.7 Score
Maumelle, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,365
Population
19,452
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
16
Southwest
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