Elgin, IL vs Miami Lakes, FL
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
Miami Lakes
66.8
#1500 nationally
Miami Lakes leads in crime level (2.8 vs 7.3). Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 136). Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Miami Lakes, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 66.8 (#1500) |
| Population | 113,310 | 31,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $654,424 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $90,339 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 33.2 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+11.4 |
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
66.8 Score
Miami Lakes, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,424
Population
31,238
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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