Celina, TX vs Morton Grove, 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.
Celina
70.7
#1068 nationally
Morton Grove
76.9
#299 nationally
Morton Grove leads in crime level (1.3 vs 3.4). Celina leads in median household income ($142,643 vs $102,940). Morton Grove leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 32 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Celina, TX | Morton Grove, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1068) | 76.9 (#299) |
| Population | 43,317 | 24,131 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,657 | $454,132 |
| Median Household Income | $142,643 | $102,940 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 60 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Celina is missing data for 1 metric that Morton Grove has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.7 Score
Celina, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,657
Population
43,317
Crime
Low
Median Income
$142,643
Southwest
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76.9 Score
Morton Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$454,132
Population
24,131
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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