Durham, NC vs Mount Prospect, 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.
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 33). Mount Prospect leads in median household income ($100,526 vs $67,432). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Mount Prospect, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 77.7 (#223) |
| Population | 283,506 | 54,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $455,313 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $100,526 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 87 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.5 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+42.0 |
D+
69.4 Score
Durham, NC
Bull City innovation and inclusion
Median Home
$395,976
Population
283,506
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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C+
77.7 Score
Mount Prospect, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,313
Population
54,298
Crime
Low
Walk Score
87
Midwest
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