Elgin, IL vs Lee's Summit, MO
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
Lee's Summit
72.8
#828 nationally
Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 20). Lee's Summit leads in crime level (4.1 vs 7.3). Lee's Summit leads in median household income ($103,447 vs $85,998).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Lee's Summit, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 72.8 (#828) |
| Population | 113,310 | 104,184 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $399,113 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $103,447 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+19.3 |
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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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72.8 Score
Lee's Summit, MO
Mid-size Missouri city with community character
Median Home
$399,113
Population
104,184
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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