Baltimore, MD vs South Elgin, 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.

Baltimore

75.5

#444 nationally

vs

South Elgin

75.4

#467 nationally

South Elgin leads in crime level (5.2 vs 44.0). South Elgin leads in median household income ($118,293 vs $58,349). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 32).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD South Elgin, IL
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 75.4 (#467)
Population 565,239 24,277
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $379,258
Median Household Income $58,349 $118,293
Average Commute 30.1 min 28.6 min
Walk Score 64 32
Crime Level 44.0 5.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 112
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+9.4
Baltimore, MD
C
75.5 Score

Baltimore, MD

Major Maryland city with a diverse economy

Median Home

$189,754

Population

565,239

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

64

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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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