Elgin, IL vs Springfield, TN
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
Springfield
64.9
#1671 nationally
Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $55,392). Elgin leads in crime level (7.3 vs 10.7). Springfield leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Springfield, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 64.9 (#1671) |
| Population | 113,310 | 19,494 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $331,929 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $55,392 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+50.9 |
Data coverage note: Springfield 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
64.9 Score
Springfield, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,929
Population
19,494
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,392
Southeast
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