Elgin, IL vs Frederick, MD

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.

Elgin

72.8

#824 nationally

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Elgin leads in crime level (7.3 vs 11.1). Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 120). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 43).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Elgin, IL Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 72.8 (#824) 67 (#1470)
Population 113,310 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $343,260 $465,790
Median Household Income $85,998 $89,981
Average Commute 28.3 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 43 47
Crime Level 7.3 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 104 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 D+8.8
Elgin, IL
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

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Frederick, MD
D+
67 Score

Frederick, MD

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$465,790

Population

85,793

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

47

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