Morton Grove, IL vs Reading, PA
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.
Morton Grove
76.9
#299 nationally
Reading
74.9
#536 nationally
Morton Grove leads in crime level (1.3 vs 9.2). Morton Grove leads in median household income ($102,940 vs $42,852). Reading leads in cost of living index (88 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Morton Grove, IL | Reading, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#299) | 74.9 (#536) |
| Population | 24,131 | 94,903 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $454,132 | $268,328 |
| Median Household Income | $102,940 | $42,852 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+12.2 |
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76.9 Score
Morton Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$454,132
Population
24,131
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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74.9 Score
Reading, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$268,328
Population
94,903
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
72
Northeast
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