Montgomery, AL vs Naperville, 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.
Montgomery
77.8
#216 nationally
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $54,166). Naperville leads in walk score (46 vs 26). Naperville leads in crime level (9.3 vs 16.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montgomery, AL | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#216) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 195,287 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $152,082 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $54,166 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 16.3 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+30.7 | D+13.3 |
C+
77.8 Score
Montgomery, AL
Mid-size Alabama city with community character
Median Home
$152,082
Population
195,287
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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C
75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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