Mount Prospect, IL vs Sugar Land, 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.
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Sugar Land
75
#525 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 28). Sugar Land leads in median household income ($132,247 vs $100,526). Sugar Land leads in crime level (2.1 vs 2.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Prospect, IL | Sugar Land, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#223) | 75 (#525) |
| Population | 54,298 | 108,515 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,313 | $449,277 |
| Median Household Income | $100,526 | $132,247 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+1.6 |
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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C
75 Score
Sugar Land, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$449,277
Population
108,515
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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