South Elgin, IL vs Springfield, MA

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

vs

Springfield

69.4

#1222 nationally

South Elgin leads in crime level (5.2 vs 24.4). South Elgin leads in median household income ($118,293 vs $47,677). Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 32).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric South Elgin, IL Springfield, MA
WhereAtHome Score 75.4 (#467) 69.4 (#1222)
Population 24,277 153,672
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $379,258 $307,092
Median Household Income $118,293 $47,677
Average Commute 28.6 min 21 min
Walk Score 32 58
Crime Level 5.2 24.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 112 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+9.4 D+8.9
South Elgin, IL
C
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

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Springfield, MA
D+
69.4 Score

Springfield, MA

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Median Home

$307,092

Population

153,672

Crime

High

Walk Score

58

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