Elk Grove Village, IL vs Sanford, ME
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
Sanford
68
#1363 nationally
Elk Grove Village leads in median household income ($93,832 vs $71,848). Elk Grove Village leads in crime level (3.3 vs 4.3). Sanford leads in cost of living index (103 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove Village, IL | Sanford, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#510) | 68 (#1363) |
| Population | 31,350 | 22,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $404,356 | $378,830 |
| Median Household Income | $93,832 | $71,848 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that Elk Grove Village has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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D+
68 Score
Sanford, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,830
Population
22,251
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,848
Northeast
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