Hoffman Estates, IL vs Newton, MA
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.
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 4.1). Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 207). Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $107,428).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoffman Estates, IL | Newton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#796) | 69.4 (#1220) |
| Population | 50,179 | 88,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,578 | $1,540,226 |
| Median Household Income | $107,428 | $176,373 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+39.5 |
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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+
69.4 Score
Newton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,540,226
Population
88,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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