Elgin, IL vs North Ogden, UT
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
North Ogden
70.8
#1060 nationally
North Ogden leads in crime level (2.3 vs 7.3). Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 19). North Ogden leads in median household income ($101,766 vs $85,998).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | North Ogden, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 70.8 (#1060) |
| Population | 113,310 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $531,389 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $101,766 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 24.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+23.5 |
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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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70.8 Score
North Ogden, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,389
Population
22,233
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
West
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