Elgin, IL vs Santa Paula, 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
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Santa Paula leads in walk score (59 vs 43). Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 142). Elgin leads in crime level (7.3 vs 9.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 113,310 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+15.1 |
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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
64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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