Lawrence, MA vs Morton Grove, 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.
Lawrence
66.9
#1488 nationally
Morton Grove
76.9
#299 nationally
Morton Grove leads in crime level (1.3 vs 12.0). Morton Grove leads in median household income ($102,940 vs $53,977). Lawrence leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lawrence, MA | Morton Grove, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1488) | 76.9 (#299) |
| Population | 88,172 | 24,131 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $519,043 | $454,132 |
| Median Household Income | $53,977 | $102,940 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+42.0 |
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66.9 Score
Lawrence, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$519,043
Population
88,172
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
72
Northeast
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76.9 Score
Morton Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$454,132
Population
24,131
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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