Leawood, KS 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.
Leawood
72.1
#928 nationally
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 22). Leawood leads in median household income ($174,779 vs $100,526). Leawood leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leawood, KS | Mount Prospect, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#928) | 77.7 (#223) |
| Population | 33,980 | 54,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $801,761 | $455,313 |
| Median Household Income | $174,779 | $100,526 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 87 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | D+42.0 |
C-
72.1 Score
Leawood, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$801,761
Population
33,980
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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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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