Fountain Valley, CA vs Hoffman Estates, 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.
Fountain Valley
64.7
#1677 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 189). Fountain Valley leads in walk score (56 vs 35). Hoffman Estates leads in crime level (4.1 vs 4.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fountain Valley, CA | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.7 (#1677) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 55,468 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,397,460 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $108,860 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 189 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+42.0 |
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64.7 Score
Fountain Valley, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,397,460
Population
55,468
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
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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