Elgin, IL vs New Iberia, LA

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

vs

New Iberia

76.2

#374 nationally

Elgin leads in crime level (7.3 vs 27.7). Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $47,108). New Iberia leads in average commute (21 min vs 28.3 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Elgin, IL New Iberia, LA
WhereAtHome Score 72.8 (#824) 76.2 (#374)
Population 113,310 27,080
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $343,260 $151,501
Median Household Income $85,998 $47,108
Average Commute 28.3 min 21 min
Walk Score 43 43
Crime Level 7.3 27.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 104 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 R+34.1
Elgin, IL
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

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New Iberia, LA
C
76.2 Score

New Iberia, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$151,501

Population

27,080

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

43

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