Mount Prospect, IL vs Phoenix, AZ
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.
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 41). Mount Prospect leads in median household income ($100,526 vs $65,891). Phoenix leads in cost of living index (106 vs 119).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Prospect, IL | Phoenix, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#223) | 66.7 (#1514) |
| Population | 54,298 | 1,650,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,313 | $408,770 |
| Median Household Income | $100,526 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+3.5 |
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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D
66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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