Cambridge, MA vs Hoffman Estates, 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.
Cambridge
70.6
#1085 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 35). Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 172). Cambridge leads in median household income ($115,892 vs $107,428).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 117,090 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Low | 4.1 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+42.0 |
C-
70.6 Score
Cambridge, MA
Academic powerhouse across the Charles
Median Home
$1,055,780
Population
117,090
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Northeast
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C
73 Score
Hoffman Estates, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$412,578
Population
50,179
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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