Montgomery, IL vs Princeton, TX
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
75
#518 nationally
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Montgomery leads in crime level (3.2 vs 7.5). Montgomery leads in median household income ($105,240 vs $93,586). Princeton leads in cost of living index (107 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montgomery, IL | Princeton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#518) | 71.3 (#1000) |
| Population | 21,955 | 28,027 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,140 | $288,891 |
| Median Household Income | $105,240 | $93,586 |
| Average Commute | 33.7 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.5 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Montgomery has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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