Elgin, IL vs Los Angeles, 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
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 173). Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 43). Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $74,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 113,310 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+32.9 |
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-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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