Cranston, RI 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.
Cranston
73.9
#656 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Cranston leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.1). Cranston leads in walk score (51 vs 35). Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $83,123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cranston, RI | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#656) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 82,635 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,969 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $83,123 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+42.0 |
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73.9 Score
Cranston, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$461,969
Population
82,635
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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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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