Johnston, IA 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.
Johnston
76
#397 nationally
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 21). Johnston leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 28.3 min). Johnston leads in crime level (2.1 vs 2.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johnston, IA | Mount Prospect, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#397) | 77.7 (#223) |
| Population | 24,640 | 54,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,429 | $455,313 |
| Median Household Income | $98,324 | $100,526 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 87 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+42.0 |
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76 Score
Johnston, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,429
Population
24,640
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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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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