Baldwin, PA 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.
Elmhurst
73.4
#734 nationally
Elmhurst leads in crime level (1.6 vs 6.7). Elmhurst leads in median household income ($143,492 vs $75,139). Elmhurst leads in walk score (48 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin, PA | Elmhurst, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,708 | 45,336 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $647,169 |
| Median Household Income | $75,139 | $143,492 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+13.3 |
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Score
Baldwin, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
20,708
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Median Income
$75,139
Northeast
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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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