Hoffman Estates, IL vs Woburn, MA
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
Woburn
67.4
#1435 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in crime level (4.1 vs 5.9). Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 153). Woburn leads in walk score (46 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoffman Estates, IL | Woburn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#796) | 67.4 (#1435) |
| Population | 50,179 | 41,647 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,578 | $770,729 |
| Median Household Income | $107,428 | $104,780 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+39.5 |
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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+
67.4 Score
Woburn, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$770,729
Population
41,647
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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