Elk Grove Village, IL vs Zachary, LA
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
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
Elk Grove Village leads in crime level (3.3 vs 9.1). Zachary leads in cost of living index (107 vs 115). Elk Grove Village leads in median household income ($93,832 vs $88,811).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove Village, IL | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#510) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 31,350 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $404,356 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $93,832 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary 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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73.7 Score
Zachary, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,521
Population
19,968
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,811
Southeast
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