Hoffman Estates, IL vs Waxhaw, NC
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
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
Waxhaw leads in crime level (1.6 vs 4.1). Waxhaw leads in median household income ($124,711 vs $107,428). Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoffman Estates, IL | Waxhaw, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#796) | 65.9 (#1604) |
| Population | 50,179 | 23,073 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,578 | $717,174 |
| Median Household Income | $107,428 | $124,711 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+25.3 |
Data coverage note: Waxhaw is missing data for 1 metric that Hoffman Estates has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
65.9 Score
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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