Elgin, IL vs Tukwila, WA
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
Tukwila
60.9
#1918 nationally
Elgin leads in crime level (7.3 vs 25.4). Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 126). Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $76,331).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Tukwila, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 60.9 (#1918) |
| Population | 113,310 | 21,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $578,581 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $76,331 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 25.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+51.7 |
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-
60.9 Score
Tukwila, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$578,581
Population
21,135
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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