Ballwin, MO 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.
Ballwin
75.7
#423 nationally
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 20). Ballwin leads in crime level (1.5 vs 2.5). Ballwin leads in median household income ($118,647 vs $100,526).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ballwin, MO | Mount Prospect, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#423) | 77.7 (#223) |
| Population | 30,410 | 54,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $417,520 | $455,313 |
| Median Household Income | $118,647 | $100,526 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 87 |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | D+42.0 |
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75.7 Score
Ballwin, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$417,520
Population
30,410
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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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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