Cedar Park, TX 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.
Cedar Park
73.8
#669 nationally
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 26). Cedar Park leads in median household income ($118,903 vs $100,526). Cedar Park leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Park, TX | Mount Prospect, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#669) | 77.7 (#223) |
| Population | 77,516 | 54,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,231 | $455,313 |
| Median Household Income | $118,903 | $100,526 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 87 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+42.0 |
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73.8 Score
Cedar Park, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$470,231
Population
77,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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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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