Elk Grove, CA vs McHenry, IL
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.
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
McHenry
74.8
#550 nationally
McHenry leads in crime level (2.6 vs 5.2). McHenry leads in cost of living index (105 vs 148). Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $83,651).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove, CA | McHenry, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1508) | 74.8 (#550) |
| Population | 178,444 | 28,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $634,683 | $318,613 |
| Median Household Income | $115,864 | $83,651 |
| Average Commute | 33.1 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | R+5.3 |
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66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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74.8 Score
McHenry, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$318,613
Population
28,251
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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