Bethlehem, PA vs Hoffman Estates, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bethlehem
74.1
#632 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $62,072). Bethlehem leads in walk score (59 vs 35). Hoffman Estates leads in crime level (4.1 vs 5.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethlehem, PA | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#632) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 78,300 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,711 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $62,072 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.7 | D+42.0 |
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74.1 Score
Bethlehem, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,711
Population
78,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Northeast
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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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