Buffalo Grove, IL 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.
Buffalo Grove
77.6
#229 nationally
Elmhurst
73.4
#734 nationally
Buffalo Grove leads in crime level (0.6 vs 1.6). Elmhurst leads in walk score (48 vs 40). Elmhurst leads in median household income ($143,492 vs $127,553).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo Grove, IL | Elmhurst, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#229) | 73.4 (#734) |
| Population | 42,482 | 45,336 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $452,107 | $647,169 |
| Median Household Income | $127,553 | $143,492 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+13.3 |
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77.6 Score
Buffalo Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$452,107
Population
42,482
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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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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