Benbrook, TX vs Buffalo Grove, 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.
Benbrook
76.5
#340 nationally
Buffalo Grove
77.6
#229 nationally
Buffalo Grove leads in crime level (0.6 vs 3.3). Buffalo Grove leads in walk score (40 vs 24). Buffalo Grove leads in median household income ($127,553 vs $80,971).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benbrook, TX | Buffalo Grove, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#340) | 77.6 (#229) |
| Population | 24,336 | 42,482 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,457 | $452,107 |
| Median Household Income | $80,971 | $127,553 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+20.8 |
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76.5 Score
Benbrook, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$319,457
Population
24,336
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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77.6 Score
Buffalo Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$452,107
Population
42,482
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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