Cincinnati, OH 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.
Cincinnati
72.8
#820 nationally
Montgomery
75
#518 nationally
Cincinnati leads in walk score (50 vs 15). Montgomery leads in median household income ($105,240 vs $46,094). Cincinnati leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 33.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cincinnati, OH | Montgomery, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#820) | 75 (#518) |
| Population | 311,097 | 21,955 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,326 | $336,140 |
| Median Household Income | $46,094 | $105,240 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 15 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.2 |
| School Rating | 5.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+1.5 |
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72.8 Score
Cincinnati, OH
Queen City charm with renewed energy
Median Home
$251,326
Population
311,097
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Midwest
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C
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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