Elgin, IL vs Westminster, MD
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
Westminster
66.3
#1565 nationally
Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $71,286). Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 38). Westminster leads in crime level (6.6 vs 7.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Westminster, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 66.3 (#1565) |
| Population | 113,310 | 20,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $470,642 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $71,286 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+25.0 |
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
66.3 Score
Westminster, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$470,642
Population
20,536
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Northeast
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