Elgin, IL vs Kinston, NC

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.

Elgin

72.8

#824 nationally

vs

Kinston

73.2

#774 nationally

Elgin leads in crime level (7.3 vs 26.3). Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $35,653). Kinston leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 28.3 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Elgin, IL Kinston, NC
WhereAtHome Score 72.8 (#824) 73.2 (#774)
Population 113,310 19,411
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $343,260 $147,755
Median Household Income $85,998 $35,653
Average Commute 28.3 min 19.1 min
Walk Score 43 31
Crime Level 7.3 26.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 104 87
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 R+6.8