Elgin, IL vs Perry, GA
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
Perry
73.2
#777 nationally
Perry leads in crime level (4.2 vs 7.3). Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $68,507). Perry leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Perry, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 73.2 (#777) |
| Population | 113,310 | 24,029 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $276,745 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $68,507 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+11.3 |
Data coverage note: Perry is missing data for 1 metric that Elgin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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73.2 Score
Perry, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,745
Population
24,029
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$68,507
Southeast
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