| | Elgin, IL | Trinidad, CO | United States |
| Overall | 95.4 | 77.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.3 | 99.6 | 100 |
| Health | 92.7 | 91.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 80.4 | 50.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $264,200 | $218,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,880.0% | 10,840.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 90.9 | 73.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 138.6 | 98.4 | 100 |
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When I first moved to Elgin 2 years ago I did not like it. I lived in a mobile home park near the river and highway 90 in a senior community that over prices it's lot More
Hi, as a way of updating the post for Elgin and providing a rebuttal for some of the negative reviews, I've decided to post on this board. I've lived in Elgin since More
I have lived in Elgin my whole life and it is very sad to read these comments about my town.... I'm a senior at South Elgin High School and I will be graduating this More
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13 Reviews
Lousy investment. I bought 35 acres in 2005, and has not appreciated. Thought it was a deal at 895$/acre, however, it is only worth 195 to 295 per acre even if it has More
check it out and move here. I've lived all over this country so I know best. Look for the economy to grow very fast here and you better buy quick. Great architecture More
Should we move here from More
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