Brigham City, UT vs Elgin, 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.
Brigham City
69.6
#1180 nationally
Elgin
72.8
#824 nationally
Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $63,315). Brigham City leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 28.3 min). Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brigham City, UT | Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1180) | 72.8 (#824) |
| Population | 19,970 | 113,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $414,357 | $343,260 |
| Median Household Income | $63,315 | $85,998 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+60.8 | D+42.0 |
D+
69.6 Score
Brigham City, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$414,357
Population
19,970
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
West
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C-
72.8 Score
Elgin, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$343,260
Population
113,310
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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