Hoffman Estates, IL vs Los Angeles, CA
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.
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 35). Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 173). Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $74,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoffman Estates, IL | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#796) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 50,179 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,578 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $107,428 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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