Elgin, IL vs Pembroke Pines, 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
Pembroke Pines
67.3
#1441 nationally
Pembroke Pines leads in crime level (5.0 vs 7.3). Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 32). Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Pembroke Pines, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 67.3 (#1441) |
| Population | 113,310 | 171,119 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $490,388 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $77,657 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+17.0 |
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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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D+
67.3 Score
Pembroke Pines, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$490,388
Population
171,119
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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