Ann Arbor, MI vs Hoffman Estates, 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.
Ann Arbor
72.9
#803 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Ann Arbor leads in walk score (57 vs 35). Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $73,018). Ann Arbor leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ann Arbor, MI | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#803) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 123,851 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $536,036 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $73,018 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Low | 4.1 |
| School Rating | 8.9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.4 | D+42.0 |
C-
72.9 Score
Ann Arbor, MI
A quintessential college town with big-city culture
Median Home
$536,036
Population
123,851
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Midwest
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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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