Highland, UT 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.
Highland
67.2
#1450 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Highland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 4.1). Highland leads in median household income ($166,429 vs $107,428). Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Highland, UT | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1450) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 20,217 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $975,621 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $166,429 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 35 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Highland is missing data for 1 metric that Hoffman Estates has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.2 Score
Highland, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$975,621
Population
20,217
Crime
Low
Median Income
$166,429
West
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C
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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