Elgin, IL vs Kuna, ID
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
Kuna
66.3
#1556 nationally
Kuna leads in crime level (5.3 vs 7.3). Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 111). Elgin leads in average commute (28.3 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Kuna, ID |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 66.3 (#1556) |
| Population | 113,310 | 28,050 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $462,109 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $83,960 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+10.3 |
Data coverage note: Kuna is missing data for 1 metric that Elgin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
66.3 Score
Kuna, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$462,109
Population
28,050
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$83,960
West
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