Elgin, IL vs Sunnyvale, CA
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
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 205). Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $85,998). Sunnyvale leads in walk score (54 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 113,310 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+40.0 |
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
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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