Hercules, CA 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.
Hercules
63.3
#1776 nationally
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 29). Mount Prospect leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.6). Mount Prospect leads in cost of living index (119 vs 171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hercules, CA | Mount Prospect, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1776) | 77.7 (#223) |
| Population | 26,582 | 54,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $743,984 | $455,313 |
| Median Household Income | $125,880 | $100,526 |
| Average Commute | 40.4 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 87 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 171 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+42.0 |
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63.3 Score
Hercules, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$743,984
Population
26,582
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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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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