Elmhurst, IL vs Summit, NJ
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.
Elmhurst
73.4
#734 nationally
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Elmhurst leads in cost of living index (135 vs 189). Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $143,492). Elmhurst leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmhurst, IL | Summit, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#734) | 65.6 (#1624) |
| Population | 45,336 | 22,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $647,169 | $1,433,872 |
| Median Household Income | $143,492 | $176,702 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+24.2 |
C
73.4 Score
Elmhurst, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$647,169
Population
45,336
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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D
65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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