Montgomery, IL vs Westbrook, ME
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
Westbrook
71
#1039 nationally
Westbrook leads in walk score (31 vs 15). Westbrook leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 33.7 min). Montgomery leads in crime level (3.2 vs 4.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montgomery, IL | Westbrook, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#518) | 71 (#1039) |
| Population | 21,955 | 20,564 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,140 | $464,730 |
| Median Household Income | $105,240 | $81,198 |
| Average Commute | 33.7 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.5 | D+36.3 |
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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 Score
Westbrook, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,730
Population
20,564
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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