Ann Arbor, MI vs Mount Prospect, IL
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.
Ann Arbor
72.9
#803 nationally
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 57). Mount Prospect leads in median household income ($100,526 vs $73,018). Ann Arbor leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ann Arbor, MI | Mount Prospect, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#803) | 77.7 (#223) |
| Population | 123,851 | 54,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $536,036 | $455,313 |
| Median Household Income | $73,018 | $100,526 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 87 |
| Crime Level | Low | 2.5 |
| School Rating | 8.9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.4 | D+42.0 |
C-
72.9 Score
Ann Arbor, MI
A quintessential college town with big-city culture
Median Home
$536,036
Population
123,851
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Midwest
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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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