Central, LA vs Montgomery, 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.
Montgomery
75
#518 nationally
Montgomery leads in crime level (3.2 vs 7.1). Montgomery leads in walk score (15 vs 7). Montgomery leads in median household income ($105,240 vs $82,714).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Montgomery, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 21,955 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $336,140 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $105,240 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | D+1.5 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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75 Score
Montgomery, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,140
Population
21,955
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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