Elgin, IL vs Gilroy, 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.
Elgin
72.8
#824 nationally
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 181). Elgin leads in crime level (7.3 vs 12.6). Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $85,998).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Gilroy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 60.4 (#1936) |
| Population | 113,310 | 58,250 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $1,052,956 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $127,391 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+40.0 |
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
Midwest
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D-
60.4 Score
Gilroy, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,052,956
Population
58,250
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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