Elgin, IL vs Prattville, AL
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
Prattville
75.2
#492 nationally
Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 18). Prattville leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 28.3 min). Prattville leads in crime level (6.2 vs 7.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Prattville, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 75.2 (#492) |
| Population | 113,310 | 39,318 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $267,496 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $76,176 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+46.3 |
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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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75.2 Score
Prattville, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$267,496
Population
39,318
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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