Calumet City, IL vs Elk Grove Village, 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.
Calumet City
78.4
#179 nationally
Elk Grove Village
75
#510 nationally
Elk Grove Village leads in crime level (3.3 vs 11.2). Elk Grove Village leads in median household income ($93,832 vs $56,727). Elk Grove Village leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 34.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calumet City, IL | Elk Grove Village, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.4 (#179) | 75 (#510) |
| Population | 34,358 | 31,350 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $156,808 | $404,356 |
| Median Household Income | $56,727 | $93,832 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+42.0 |
C+
78.4 Score
Calumet City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$156,808
Population
34,358
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Midwest
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C
75 Score
Elk Grove Village, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,356
Population
31,350
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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