Katy, TX 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.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in crime level (2.5 vs 6.2). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $100,526). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 119).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Mount Prospect, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 77.7 (#223) |
| Population | 26,360 | 54,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $455,313 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $100,526 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 87 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Mount Prospect has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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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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