Hoffman Estates, IL vs Urbandale, IA
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
Urbandale
80.3
#85 nationally
Urbandale leads in crime level (2.4 vs 4.1). Urbandale leads in average commute (19 min vs 29.4 min). Urbandale leads in cost of living index (106 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoffman Estates, IL | Urbandale, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#796) | 80.3 (#85) |
| Population | 50,179 | 46,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,578 | $354,918 |
| Median Household Income | $107,428 | $111,888 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 19 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+10.9 |
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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B-
80.3 Score
Urbandale, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$354,918
Population
46,729
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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