Elgin, IL vs Goose Creek, SC
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
Goose Creek
71.4
#981 nationally
Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 14). Goose Creek leads in average commute (26 min vs 28.3 min). Goose Creek leads in crime level (7.0 vs 7.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Goose Creek, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 71.4 (#981) |
| Population | 113,310 | 49,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $325,372 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $84,041 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+16.3 |
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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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71.4 Score
Goose Creek, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$325,372
Population
49,249
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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