Elgin, IL vs Shaker Heights, OH
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
Shaker Heights
78.4
#182 nationally
Shaker Heights leads in crime level (3.5 vs 7.3). Shaker Heights leads in average commute (23.6 min vs 28.3 min). Shaker Heights leads in median household income ($96,494 vs $85,998).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Shaker Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 78.4 (#182) |
| Population | 113,310 | 28,541 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $356,977 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $96,494 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+31.5 |
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
View Elgin, IL →
C+
78.4 Score
Shaker Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,977
Population
28,541
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
View Shaker Heights, OH →
Try a different matchup
Swap Elgin for: