Amarillo, TX vs Elk Grove Village, 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.
Amarillo
76.9
#294 nationally
Elk Grove Village
75
#510 nationally
Elk Grove Village leads in crime level (3.3 vs 18.9). Elk Grove Village leads in median household income ($93,832 vs $60,628). Amarillo leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Amarillo, TX | Elk Grove Village, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#294) | 75 (#510) |
| Population | 202,408 | 31,350 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,025 | $404,356 |
| Median Household Income | $60,628 | $93,832 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 18.9 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.4 | D+42.0 |
C
76.9 Score
Amarillo, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$212,025
Population
202,408
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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C
75 Score
Elk Grove Village, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,356
Population
31,350
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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