Lombard, IL vs Vestavia Hills, 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.
Lombard
75.9
#407 nationally
Vestavia Hills
73.5
#730 nationally
Lombard leads in walk score (45 vs 22). Vestavia Hills leads in crime level (2.3 vs 3.2). Vestavia Hills leads in median household income ($127,582 vs $95,509).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lombard, IL | Vestavia Hills, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.9 (#407) | 73.5 (#730) |
| Population | 43,779 | 38,020 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,049 | $573,031 |
| Median Household Income | $95,509 | $127,582 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+10.4 |
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75.9 Score
Lombard, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,049
Population
43,779
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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73.5 Score
Vestavia Hills, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$573,031
Population
38,020
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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