Elgin, IL vs St. Clair Shores, MI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Elgin
72.8
#824 nationally
St. Clair Shores
80.1
#93 nationally
St. Clair Shores leads in crime level (5.1 vs 7.3). Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $71,481). St. Clair Shores leads in cost of living index (94 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | St. Clair Shores, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 80.1 (#93) |
| Population | 113,310 | 57,548 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $236,247 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $71,481 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 5.1 |
| 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+13.7 |
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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B-
80.1 Score
St. Clair Shores, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$236,247
Population
57,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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