Palatine, IL vs Prosper, 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.
Palatine
74.6
#575 nationally
Prosper
67.6
#1405 nationally
Prosper leads in median household income ($178,224 vs $93,383). Palatine leads in cost of living index (115 vs 141). Prosper leads in crime level (1.5 vs 1.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palatine, IL | Prosper, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#575) | 67.6 (#1405) |
| Population | 64,869 | 41,660 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,744 | $770,217 |
| Median Household Income | $93,383 | $178,224 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Prosper is missing data for 1 metric that Palatine has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
74.6 Score
Palatine, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$396,744
Population
64,869
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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D+
67.6 Score
Prosper, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$770,217
Population
41,660
Crime
Low
Median Income
$178,224
Southwest
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