South Elgin, IL vs Williston, ND
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
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
South Elgin leads in crime level (5.2 vs 12.0). Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 28.6 min). South Elgin leads in median household income ($118,293 vs $80,352).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | South Elgin, IL | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#467) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 24,277 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,258 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $118,293 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that South Elgin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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D+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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