Bowling Green, OH vs Hoffman Estates, 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.
Bowling Green
77.2
#266 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $41,346). Bowling Green leads in crime level (1.9 vs 4.1). Bowling Green leads in average commute (18.2 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowling Green, OH | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#266) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 30,384 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,081 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $41,346 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | D+42.0 |
C+
77.2 Score
Bowling Green, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,081
Population
30,384
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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C
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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