Elgin, IL vs Plano, TX
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
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $85,998). Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 39). Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 113,310 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+11.2 |
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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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72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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