Columbus, IN vs Hoffman Estates, 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.
Columbus
81.7
#37 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Columbus leads in crime level (0.4 vs 4.1). Columbus leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 29.4 min). Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $75,114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, IN | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.7 (#37) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 51,522 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,533 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $75,114 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 0.4 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.3 | D+42.0 |
B-
81.7 Score
Columbus, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$281,533
Population
51,522
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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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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