Hoffman Estates, IL vs New York City, NY
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
New York City
62.5
#1851 nationally
New York City leads in walk score (89 vs 35). Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 187). Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $74,694).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoffman Estates, IL | New York City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#796) | 62.5 (#1851) |
| Population | 50,179 | 8,258,035 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,578 | $832,934 |
| Median Household Income | $107,428 | $74,694 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 41.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 187 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+64.8 |
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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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D-
62.5 Score
New York City, NY
The city that never sleeps
Median Home
$832,934
Population
8,258,035
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Northeast
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