Chamblee, GA 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.
Chamblee
60.4
#1934 nationally
Elgin
72.8
#824 nationally
Elgin leads in crime level (7.3 vs 17.2). Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 118). Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $76,682).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chamblee, GA | Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1934) | 72.8 (#824) |
| Population | 31,841 | 113,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,127 | $343,260 |
| Median Household Income | $76,682 | $85,998 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 43 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that Elgin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
60.4 Score
Chamblee, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,127
Population
31,841
Crime
High
Median Income
$76,682
Southeast
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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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