Elk Grove Village, IL vs Ithaca, 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.
Elk Grove Village
75
#510 nationally
Elk Grove Village leads in median household income ($93,832 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 43). Elk Grove Village leads in crime level (3.3 vs 5.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove Village, IL | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,350 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $404,356 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $93,832 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+50.6 |
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75 Score
Elk Grove Village, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,356
Population
31,350
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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Ithaca, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
32,724
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Median Income
$45,468
Northeast
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