Ithaca, NY vs South Elgin, 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.
South Elgin
75.4
#467 nationally
South Elgin leads in median household income ($118,293 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 32). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 28.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | South Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 24,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $379,258 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $118,293 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+9.4 |
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Score
Ithaca, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
32,724
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Median Income
$45,468
Northeast
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75.4 Score
South Elgin, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,258
Population
24,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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