Franklin, IN 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.
Franklin
77.5
#241 nationally
Montgomery
75
#518 nationally
Franklin leads in walk score (27 vs 15). Montgomery leads in median household income ($105,240 vs $72,344). Franklin leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 33.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Franklin, IN | Montgomery, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#241) | 75 (#518) |
| Population | 25,908 | 21,955 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,166 | $336,140 |
| Median Household Income | $72,344 | $105,240 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.3 | D+1.5 |
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77.5 Score
Franklin, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,166
Population
25,908
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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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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