Elgin, IL vs Winter Springs, FL
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
Winter Springs
69.9
#1164 nationally
Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 16). Winter Springs leads in crime level (3.9 vs 7.3). Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Winter Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 69.9 (#1164) |
| Population | 113,310 | 38,941 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $428,588 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $83,732 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+3.5 |
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
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D+
69.9 Score
Winter Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$428,588
Population
38,941
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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