Elgin, IL vs Greenbelt, 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

Greenbelt

70.5

#1096 nationally

Elgin leads in crime level (7.3 vs 17.8). Elgin leads in average commute (28.3 min vs 32.8 min). Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 117).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Elgin, IL Greenbelt, MD
WhereAtHome Score 72.8 (#824) 70.5 (#1096)
Population 113,310 24,360
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $343,260 $281,555
Median Household Income $85,998 $82,019
Average Commute 28.3 min 32.8 min
Walk Score 43 41
Crime Level 7.3 17.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 104 117
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 D+75.2
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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Greenbelt, MD
C-
70.5 Score

Greenbelt, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$281,555

Population

24,360

Crime

High

Walk Score

41

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