Fort Lauderdale, FL vs Westmont, 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.
Fort Lauderdale
69.9
#1152 nationally
Westmont
74.6
#578 nationally
Westmont leads in crime level (1.5 vs 4.0). Westmont leads in cost of living index (116 vs 127). Westmont leads in median household income ($82,519 vs $75,376).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Westmont, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1152) | 74.6 (#578) |
| Population | 184,255 | 23,933 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,820 | $417,239 |
| Median Household Income | $75,376 | $82,519 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+13.3 |
D+
69.9 Score
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$513,820
Population
184,255
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Southeast
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74.6 Score
Westmont, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$417,239
Population
23,933
Crime
Low
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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