Greenville, MS vs Machesney Park, 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.
Greenville
82.4
#27 nationally
Machesney Park
79.6
#116 nationally
Machesney Park leads in median household income ($71,098 vs $35,148). Greenville leads in walk score (32 vs 22). Greenville leads in average commute (18.2 min vs 22.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenville, MS | Machesney Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.4 (#27) | 79.6 (#116) |
| Population | 27,644 | 22,630 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $54,393 | $211,433 |
| Median Household Income | $35,148 | $71,098 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 7.2 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+0.6 |
B-
82.4 Score
Greenville, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$54,393
Population
27,644
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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C+
79.6 Score
Machesney Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,433
Population
22,630
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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