Providence, RI vs Vernon Hills, IL
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.
Providence
67.8
#1384 nationally
Vernon Hills
73.9
#666 nationally
Providence leads in walk score (72 vs 28). Vernon Hills leads in median household income ($117,253 vs $50,991). Providence leads in cost of living index (107 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Providence, RI | Vernon Hills, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1384) | 73.9 (#666) |
| Population | 189,692 | 26,677 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $437,919 | $460,307 |
| Median Household Income | $50,991 | $117,253 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.6 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+20.8 |
D+
67.8 Score
Providence, RI
Creative capital with colonial roots
Median Home
$437,919
Population
189,692
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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C
73.9 Score
Vernon Hills, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,307
Population
26,677
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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