Chamblee, GA vs South 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
South Elgin
75.4
#467 nationally
South Elgin leads in crime level (5.2 vs 17.2). South Elgin leads in median household income ($118,293 vs $76,682). Chamblee leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 28.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chamblee, GA | South Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1934) | 75.4 (#467) |
| Population | 31,841 | 24,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,127 | $379,258 |
| Median Household Income | $76,682 | $118,293 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 32 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+9.4 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that South 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
75.4 Score
South Elgin, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,258
Population
24,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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