Mount Prospect, IL vs San Jose, CA
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
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 51). Mount Prospect leads in cost of living index (119 vs 198). San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $100,526).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Prospect, IL | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#223) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 54,298 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,313 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $100,526 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+40.0 |
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
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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