Elgin, IL vs Winter Haven, FL
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
Winter Haven
71.1
#1028 nationally
Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 25). Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $56,425). Winter Haven leads in crime level (6.5 vs 7.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Winter Haven, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 71.1 (#1028) |
| Population | 113,310 | 57,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $274,480 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $56,425 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+20.7 |
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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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71.1 Score
Winter Haven, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$274,480
Population
57,109
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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