Big Spring, TX vs Morton Grove, 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.
Big Spring
77.9
#207 nationally
Morton Grove
76.9
#299 nationally
Morton Grove leads in crime level (1.3 vs 20.9). Morton Grove leads in walk score (60 vs 21). Morton Grove leads in median household income ($102,940 vs $65,418).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Morton Grove, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 76.9 (#299) |
| Population | 22,373 | 24,131 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $454,132 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $102,940 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | D+42.0 |
C+
77.9 Score
Big Spring, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,462
Population
22,373
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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C
76.9 Score
Morton Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$454,132
Population
24,131
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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