Elgin, IL vs Phoenixville, PA
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
Phoenixville
67.8
#1383 nationally
Phoenixville leads in crime level (2.3 vs 7.3). Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 112). Phoenixville leads in median household income ($91,593 vs $85,998).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Phoenixville, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 67.8 (#1383) |
| Population | 113,310 | 19,871 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $531,576 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $91,593 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+14.5 |
Data coverage note: Phoenixville is missing data for 1 metric that Elgin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
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D+
67.8 Score
Phoenixville, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,576
Population
19,871
Crime
Low
Median Income
$91,593
Northeast
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