Bluffdale, UT vs Elmhurst, 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.
Bluffdale
67.4
#1423 nationally
Elmhurst
73.4
#734 nationally
Elmhurst leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.1). Bluffdale leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 27.8 min). Elmhurst leads in median household income ($143,492 vs $119,009).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffdale, UT | Elmhurst, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1423) | 73.4 (#734) |
| Population | 19,090 | 45,336 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $617,036 | $647,169 |
| Median Household Income | $119,009 | $143,492 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 48 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+13.3 |
Data coverage note: Bluffdale is missing data for 1 metric that Elmhurst has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.4 Score
Bluffdale, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$617,036
Population
19,090
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$119,009
West
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C
73.4 Score
Elmhurst, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$647,169
Population
45,336
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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