Compare: Highland park, IL and Pomona, CA

Highland park IL

125.3

Cost of Living

above US average

30,163

Population

12.33

Crime Rate per 1000

below US average

$159,567

Median Income

above US average

$740,000

Median House Price

above US average

$2300

Average Rent

above US average

Poverty Rate

below US average

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

above US average

Pomona CA

120.3

Cost of Living

above US average

146,017

Population

35.36

Crime Rate per 1000

above US average

$73,515

Median Income

below US average

$674,072

Median House Price

above US average

$2400

Average Rent

above US average

19%

Poverty Rate

above US average

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

above US average

Pros of Highland park

Great kids activities
Close to Lake Michigan
Rich cultural events
Friendly community
Liberal political views
Strong job market
Low crime rate
Excellent schools
Diverse population
Good nightlife options

Cons of Highland park

Economic disparity in areas
Limited nightlife after hours
Traffic congestion issues
High cost of living
Few affordable housing options
Possible social isolation
Weather can be harsh
Limited public transport
Occasional racism reports
Less diversity in opinions

Pros of Pomona

Access to public transportation
Mild weather most of the year
Good local restaurants available
Nearby parks for outdoor fun
Strong local public schools
Close to Los Angeles attractions
Diverse community and cultures
Various family activities offered
Affordable housing options
Active nightlife in the area

Cons of Pomona

Seen as less safe at night
High crime rate reported often
Traffic congestion during rush hours
School funding challenges exist
Limited job market opportunities
Political divisions among residents
Lack of major entertainment venues
Not as family-friendly in some spots
Some areas facing economic issues
Racism mentioned in some comments