Brookhaven, GA vs 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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Elgin
72.8
#824 nationally
Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 144). Brookhaven leads in median household income ($114,570 vs $85,998). Brookhaven leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 72.8 (#824) |
| Population | 57,945 | 113,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $343,260 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $85,998 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 43 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Elgin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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C-
72.8 Score
Elgin, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$343,260
Population
113,310
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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