College Park, MD vs 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.

College Park

68.3

#1324 nationally

vs

Elgin

72.8

#824 nationally

Elgin leads in crime level (7.3 vs 13.4). Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 129). College Park leads in walk score (53 vs 43).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric College Park, MD Elgin, IL
WhereAtHome Score 68.3 (#1324) 72.8 (#824)
Population 34,187 113,310
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $437,317 $343,260
Median Household Income $76,973 $85,998
Average Commute 24.9 min 28.3 min
Walk Score 53 43
Crime Level 13.4 7.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 129 104
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+42.0
College Park, MD
D+
68.3 Score

College Park, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$437,317

Population

34,187

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

53

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Elgin, IL
C-
72.8 Score

Elgin, IL

Mid-size Illinois city with community character

Median Home

$343,260

Population

113,310

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

43

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