Erlanger, KY vs Homer Glen, IL
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.
Erlanger
80
#96 nationally
Homer Glen
71.4
#982 nationally
Homer Glen leads in crime level (0.4 vs 1.9). Homer Glen leads in median household income ($130,235 vs $74,147). Erlanger leads in average commute (21.5 min vs 36.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Erlanger, KY | Homer Glen, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#96) | 71.4 (#982) |
| Population | 19,777 | 24,546 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $255,011 | $531,950 |
| Median Household Income | $74,147 | $130,235 |
| Average Commute | 21.5 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 0.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | D+1.6 |
B-
80 Score
Erlanger, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$255,011
Population
19,777
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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C-
71.4 Score
Homer Glen, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,950
Population
24,546
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
14
Midwest
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