Austin, TX 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 35). Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $91,461). Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 967,862 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.1 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+42.0 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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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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