Elk Grove Village, IL vs Jackson, MI
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
Jackson
74.6
#574 nationally
Elk Grove Village leads in crime level (3.3 vs 29.1). Elk Grove Village leads in median household income ($93,832 vs $41,988). Jackson leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove Village, IL | Jackson, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#510) | 74.6 (#574) |
| Population | 31,350 | 30,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $404,356 | $193,817 |
| Median Household Income | $93,832 | $41,988 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 29.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+21.3 |
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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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74.6 Score
Jackson, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$193,817
Population
30,854
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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