Arlington, VA 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.
Arlington
72.2
#917 nationally
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $100,526). Mount Prospect leads in cost of living index (119 vs 151). Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 69).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Mount Prospect, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 77.7 (#223) |
| Population | 238,643 | 54,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $455,313 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $100,526 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 87 |
| Crime Level | Low | 2.5 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+42.0 |
C-
72.2 Score
Arlington, VA
Urban walkability meets federal opportunity
Median Home
$815,538
Population
238,643
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southeast
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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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