Cedar Park, TX 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.
Cedar Park
73.8
#669 nationally
Elmhurst
73.4
#734 nationally
Elmhurst leads in walk score (48 vs 26). Elmhurst leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.6). Elmhurst leads in median household income ($143,492 vs $118,903).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Park, TX | Elmhurst, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#669) | 73.4 (#734) |
| Population | 77,516 | 45,336 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,231 | $647,169 |
| Median Household Income | $118,903 | $143,492 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+13.3 |
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73.8 Score
Cedar Park, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$470,231
Population
77,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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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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