Eagle, ID vs Elk Grove, CA
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.
Eagle
68
#1353 nationally
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Elk Grove leads in walk score (32 vs 16). Eagle leads in crime level (2.7 vs 5.2). Eagle leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 33.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eagle, ID | Elk Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1353) | 66.7 (#1508) |
| Population | 32,319 | 178,444 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $791,853 | $634,683 |
| Median Household Income | $114,271 | $115,864 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 33.1 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.3 | D+19.7 |
D+
68 Score
Eagle, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$791,853
Population
32,319
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
West
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D
66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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