Population
Mountain House
25,108
South Elgin
23,984
Median Income
Mountain House
$171,675
South Elgin
$123,744
Home Value
Mountain House
$859,700
South Elgin
$296,100
Rent
Mountain House
$3,232
South Elgin
$1,619
Crime Rate
Mountain House
N/A
South Elgin
1.88
Cost of Living
Mountain House
282.0
South Elgin
172.8
Avg Temp
Mountain House
N/A
South Elgin
N/A
Unemployment
Mountain House
2.5%
South Elgin
2.7%
How Similar Are Mountain House & South Elgin?
South Elgin is Mountain House's #18 most similar city
4 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Mountain House
25,108
South Elgin
23,984
Both cities have similar populations — Mountain House at 25,108 and South Elgin at 23,984.
Political Leaning
Mountain House
48.9%
South Elgin
44.6%
Both cities lean Democratic with similar vote shares — 9% difference.
Unemployment
Mountain House
2.5%
South Elgin
2.7%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 8% difference.
Median Income
Mountain House
$171,675
South Elgin
$123,744
Mountain House has a 28% higher median income than South Elgin.
Home Values
Mountain House
$859,700
South Elgin
$296,100
Mountain House's home values is significantly higher than South Elgin's — 66% difference.
Education
Mountain House
28.8%
South Elgin
26.2%
Both cities have similar education — just a 9% difference.
Demographics
Mountain House
26.0%
South Elgin
62.0%
South Elgin's demographics is significantly higher than Mountain House's — 58% difference.
Cost of Living
Mountain House
282.0
South Elgin
172.8
Mountain House has a 39% higher cost of living than South Elgin.
4 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Mountain House and South Elgin share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Cost of Living & Affordability — South Elgin leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDSouth Elgin scores 189.6 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 398.9 in Mountain House. South Elgin scores 172.8 on the overall cost index (100 = national avg) vs 282.0 in Mountain House. South Elgin has a living wage (family of 4) of $179,752 vs $293,294 in Mountain House (63% lower).
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Housing Market — South Elgin leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMountain House has a median home value of $859,700 vs $296,100 in South Elgin (190% higher). South Elgin has a vacancy rate of 1.9% compared to 5.1% in Mountain House. South Elgin has a median rent of $1,619 vs $3,232 in Mountain House (100% lower).
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Jobs & Economy — Mountain House leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMountain House has a poverty rate of 2.7% compared to 6.4% in South Elgin. Mountain House has a work from home of 18.6% compared to 13.2% in South Elgin. Mountain House has a median household income of $171,675 vs $123,744 in South Elgin (39% higher).
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Crime & Safety
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauSouth Elgin has a high school diploma or higher of 43.2% compared to 37.6% in Mountain House. Mountain House has a bachelor's degree or higher of 28.8% compared to 26.2% in South Elgin.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMountain House has a population of 25,108, about 1x the size of South Elgin (23,984). Mountain House skews younger with a median age of 34.1 vs 39.2.
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Mountain House
South Elgin
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareMountain House: 5 vs South Elgin: 4 for with emergency services. South Elgin: 4.0 vs Mountain House: 3.4 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Mountain House leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMountain House has a work from home of 18.6% compared to 13.2% in South Elgin. Mountain House has a public transit of 1.6% compared to 1.3% in South Elgin. South Elgin has a drive alone of 74.0% compared to 62.8% in Mountain House.
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