Broken Arrow, OK 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.
Broken Arrow
75.2
#482 nationally
Elmhurst
73.4
#734 nationally
Elmhurst leads in crime level (1.6 vs 6.1). Elmhurst leads in walk score (48 vs 22). Elmhurst leads in median household income ($143,492 vs $82,547).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Broken Arrow, OK | Elmhurst, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#482) | 73.4 (#734) |
| Population | 119,194 | 45,336 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,192 | $647,169 |
| Median Household Income | $82,547 | $143,492 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.2 | D+13.3 |
C
75.2 Score
Broken Arrow, OK
Mid-size Oklahoma city with community character
Median Home
$291,192
Population
119,194
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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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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