Elgin, IL vs La Quinta, 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
La Quinta
64.8
#1673 nationally
Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 22). La Quinta leads in crime level (4.9 vs 7.3). Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | La Quinta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 64.8 (#1673) |
| Population | 113,310 | 39,081 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $741,874 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $92,776 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+32.9 |
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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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D
64.8 Score
La Quinta, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$741,874
Population
39,081
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Pacific
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