Elgin, IL vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 159). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $85,998). Elgin leads in average commute (28.3 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 113,310 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+2.1 |
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
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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