Beverly, MA 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.

Beverly

66.5

#1532 nationally

vs

South Elgin

75.4

#467 nationally

Beverly leads in walk score (51 vs 32). South Elgin leads in cost of living index (112 vs 146). South Elgin leads in median household income ($118,293 vs $99,525).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Beverly, MA South Elgin, IL
WhereAtHome Score 66.5 (#1532) 75.4 (#467)
Population 42,318 24,277
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $771,951 $379,258
Median Household Income $99,525 $118,293
Average Commute 30.1 min 28.6 min
Walk Score 51 32
Crime Level 4.6 5.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 146 112
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+20.3 D+9.4
Beverly, MA
D
66.5 Score

Beverly, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$771,951

Population

42,318

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

51

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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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