Algonquin, IL vs Bergenfield, NJ
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.
Algonquin
74.9
#526 nationally
Bergenfield
73.3
#751 nationally
Bergenfield leads in walk score (63 vs 26). Bergenfield leads in crime level (1.3 vs 1.6). Algonquin leads in cost of living index (116 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Algonquin, IL | Bergenfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.9 (#526) | 73.3 (#751) |
| Population | 30,134 | 28,274 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $422,303 | $651,416 |
| Median Household Income | $129,658 | $121,738 |
| Average Commute | 32.8 min | 33.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.3 | D+3.4 |
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74.9 Score
Algonquin, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$422,303
Population
30,134
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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73.3 Score
Bergenfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$651,416
Population
28,274
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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