Elgin, IL vs Williston, ND
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
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 28.3 min). Elgin leads in crime level (7.3 vs 12.0). Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $80,352).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 113,310 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Elgin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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