Elgin, IL vs Secaucus, NJ
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
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 7.3). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $85,998). Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 113,310 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus 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
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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