Dallas, 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.
Dallas
70.1
#1132 nationally
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 46). Mount Prospect leads in median household income ($100,526 vs $61,899). Dallas leads in cost of living index (105 vs 119).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dallas, TX | Mount Prospect, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1132) | 77.7 (#223) |
| Population | 1,304,379 | 54,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,590 | $455,313 |
| Median Household Income | $61,899 | $100,526 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 87 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.5 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+42.0 |
C-
70.1 Score
Dallas, TX
Big D - business and culture collide
Median Home
$309,590
Population
1,304,379
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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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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