Brandon, MS 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.
Brandon
77.5
#239 nationally
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 11). Brandon leads in cost of living index (98 vs 119). Mount Prospect leads in median household income ($100,526 vs $89,051).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brandon, MS | Mount Prospect, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#239) | 77.7 (#223) |
| Population | 25,719 | 54,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,089 | $455,313 |
| Median Household Income | $89,051 | $100,526 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 87 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | D+42.0 |
C+
77.5 Score
Brandon, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,089
Population
25,719
Crime
Low
Walk Score
11
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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