Franklin Town, MA 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.
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 22). Franklin Town leads in median household income ($138,062 vs $100,526). Mount Prospect leads in average commute (28.3 min vs 34.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Franklin Town, MA | Mount Prospect, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,125 | 54,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $455,313 |
| Median Household Income | $138,062 | $100,526 |
| Average Commute | 34.4 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 87 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.8 | D+42.0 |
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Score
Franklin Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
33,125
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Median Income
$138,062
Northeast
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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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