Liberty, MO vs Montgomery, 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.
Liberty
75.7
#426 nationally
Montgomery
75
#518 nationally
Montgomery leads in crime level (3.2 vs 5.6). Liberty leads in walk score (23 vs 15). Liberty leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 33.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Liberty, MO | Montgomery, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#426) | 75 (#518) |
| Population | 30,794 | 21,955 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $330,388 | $336,140 |
| Median Household Income | $91,512 | $105,240 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.7 | D+1.5 |
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75.7 Score
Liberty, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$330,388
Population
30,794
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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75 Score
Montgomery, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,140
Population
21,955
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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