Buffalo Grove, IL vs St. John, IN
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
St. John
72.5
#884 nationally
Buffalo Grove leads in crime level (0.6 vs 0.7). St. John leads in cost of living index (109 vs 126). Buffalo Grove leads in average commute (28.8 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo Grove, IL | St. John, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#229) | 72.5 (#884) |
| Population | 42,482 | 23,644 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $452,107 | $464,864 |
| Median Household Income | $127,553 | $123,799 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+5.6 |
Data coverage note: St. John is missing data for 1 metric that Buffalo Grove has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
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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C-
72.5 Score
St. John, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,864
Population
23,644
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$123,799
Midwest
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