Bedford, TX 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.

Bedford

75.5

#446 nationally

vs

South Elgin

75.4

#467 nationally

South Elgin leads in median household income ($118,293 vs $80,924). Bedford leads in walk score (44 vs 32). Bedford leads in crime level (3.9 vs 5.2).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bedford, TX South Elgin, IL
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#446) 75.4 (#467)
Population 48,370 24,277
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $376,909 $379,258
Median Household Income $80,924 $118,293
Average Commute 24.8 min 28.6 min
Walk Score 44 32
Crime Level 3.9 5.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 106 112
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+5.1 D+9.4