Birmingham, MI 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.
Birmingham
75.1
#499 nationally
Elmhurst
73.4
#734 nationally
Birmingham leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 27.8 min). Birmingham leads in walk score (60 vs 48). Elmhurst leads in cost of living index (135 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, MI | Elmhurst, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#499) | 73.4 (#734) |
| Population | 21,434 | 45,336 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $755,859 | $647,169 |
| Median Household Income | $151,556 | $143,492 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+13.3 |
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75.1 Score
Birmingham, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$755,859
Population
21,434
Crime
Low
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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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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