Elgin, IL vs Pompano Beach, FL
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
Pompano Beach
69.7
#1177 nationally
Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $61,155). Pompano Beach leads in crime level (6.5 vs 7.3). Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Pompano Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 69.7 (#1177) |
| Population | 113,310 | 113,619 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $354,605 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $61,155 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+17.0 |
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+
69.7 Score
Pompano Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$354,605
Population
113,619
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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