Chapel Hill, NC vs Hoffman Estates, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Chapel Hill
68.6
#1303 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Chapel Hill leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 29.4 min). Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $85,940). Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chapel Hill, NC | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1303) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 62,043 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $636,021 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $85,940 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | D+42.0 |
D+
68.6 Score
Chapel Hill, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$636,021
Population
62,043
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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C
73 Score
Hoffman Estates, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$412,578
Population
50,179
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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