Elgin, IL vs New Orleans, LA

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

New Orleans

76.2

#375 nationally

Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $51,116). Elgin leads in crime level (7.3 vs 9.9). New Orleans leads in walk score (58 vs 43).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Elgin, IL New Orleans, LA
WhereAtHome Score 72.8 (#824) 76.2 (#375)
Population 113,310 364,136
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $343,260 $245,144
Median Household Income $85,998 $51,116
Average Commute 28.3 min 23.4 min
Walk Score 43 58
Crime Level 7.3 9.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 104 107
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 R+12.9
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

Midwest View Elgin, IL →
New Orleans, LA
C
76.2 Score

New Orleans, LA

Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities

Median Home

$245,144

Population

364,136

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

58

Southeast View New Orleans, LA →

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