Folsom, CA vs Hoffman Estates, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Folsom
67.8
#1378 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 165). Folsom leads in median household income ($134,935 vs $107,428). Hoffman Estates leads in crime level (4.1 vs 5.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Folsom, CA | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1378) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 84,782 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $763,818 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $134,935 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+42.0 |
D+
67.8 Score
Folsom, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,818
Population
84,782
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Pacific
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C
73 Score
Hoffman Estates, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$412,578
Population
50,179
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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