Anna, TX vs Elmhurst, 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.
Anna
70.9
#1041 nationally
Elmhurst
73.4
#734 nationally
Elmhurst leads in crime level (1.6 vs 4.5). Elmhurst leads in median household income ($143,492 vs $93,785). Anna leads in cost of living index (111 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anna, TX | Elmhurst, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1041) | 73.4 (#734) |
| Population | 27,501 | 45,336 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,078 | $647,169 |
| Median Household Income | $93,785 | $143,492 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 48 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+13.3 |
Data coverage note: Anna is missing data for 1 metric that Elmhurst has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.9 Score
Anna, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$345,078
Population
27,501
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$93,785
Southwest
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73.4 Score
Elmhurst, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$647,169
Population
45,336
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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