Buffalo Grove, IL vs South 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.
Buffalo Grove
77.6
#229 nationally
South Elgin
75.4
#467 nationally
Buffalo Grove leads in crime level (0.6 vs 5.2). Buffalo Grove leads in walk score (40 vs 32). South Elgin leads in cost of living index (112 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo Grove, IL | South Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#229) | 75.4 (#467) |
| Population | 42,482 | 24,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $452,107 | $379,258 |
| Median Household Income | $127,553 | $118,293 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 0.6 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+9.4 |
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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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75.4 Score
South Elgin, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,258
Population
24,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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