Elgin, IL vs Yonkers, NY
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
Yonkers
64.3
#1705 nationally
Yonkers leads in walk score (69 vs 43). Elgin leads in cost of living index (104 vs 142). Elgin leads in average commute (28.3 min vs 34.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elgin, IL | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#824) | 64.3 (#1705) |
| Population | 113,310 | 207,657 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,260 | $710,085 |
| Median Household Income | $85,998 | $78,208 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 34.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+26.3 |
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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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64.3 Score
Yonkers, NY
Growing New York city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$710,085
Population
207,657
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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