Harrison, NY vs Hoffman Estates, 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.
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 200). Harrison leads in median household income ($151,038 vs $107,428). Hoffman Estates leads in crime level (4.1 vs 4.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NY | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,780 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $151,038 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 200 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | D+42.0 |
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Score
Harrison, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
30,780
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Median Income
$151,038
Northeast
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73 Score
Hoffman Estates, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$412,578
Population
50,179
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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