Florence, KY 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.
Florence
73.8
#672 nationally
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 33). Mount Prospect leads in crime level (2.5 vs 6.4). Mount Prospect leads in median household income ($100,526 vs $67,352).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, KY | Mount Prospect, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#672) | 77.7 (#223) |
| Population | 32,917 | 54,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $290,152 | $455,313 |
| Median Household Income | $67,352 | $100,526 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 87 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+37.2 | D+42.0 |
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73.8 Score
Florence, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$290,152
Population
32,917
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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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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