Elgin, IL vs Morgan Hill, 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
Morgan Hill
62.1
#1875 nationally
Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 200). Morgan Hill leads in median household income ($152,199 vs $85,998). Morgan Hill leads in crime level (5.3 vs 7.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Morgan Hill, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 62.1 (#1875) |
| Population | 113,310 | 44,478 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $1,332,347 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $152,199 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 35.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 200 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+40.0 |
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-
62.1 Score
Morgan Hill, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,332,347
Population
44,478
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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