Algonquin, IL vs Woburn, MA
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
Woburn
67.4
#1435 nationally
Algonquin leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.9). Woburn leads in walk score (46 vs 26). Algonquin leads in cost of living index (116 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Algonquin, IL | Woburn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.9 (#526) | 67.4 (#1435) |
| Population | 30,134 | 41,647 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $422,303 | $770,729 |
| Median Household Income | $129,658 | $104,780 |
| Average Commute | 32.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.3 | D+39.5 |
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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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D+
67.4 Score
Woburn, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$770,729
Population
41,647
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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