Sandy, UT vs South Elgin, 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.
Sandy
70.7
#1076 nationally
South Elgin
75.4
#467 nationally
Sandy leads in crime level (2.9 vs 5.2). Sandy leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 28.6 min). South Elgin leads in cost of living index (112 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sandy, UT | South Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1076) | 75.4 (#467) |
| Population | 91,943 | 24,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $667,692 | $379,258 |
| Median Household Income | $108,165 | $118,293 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+9.4 |
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70.7 Score
Sandy, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$667,692
Population
91,943
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
West
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C
75.4 Score
South Elgin, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,258
Population
24,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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