Manchester, NH 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.
Manchester
69.9
#1157 nationally
Montgomery
75
#518 nationally
Manchester leads in walk score (51 vs 15). Montgomery leads in crime level (3.2 vs 9.2). Montgomery leads in median household income ($105,240 vs $74,040).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Manchester, NH | Montgomery, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1157) | 75 (#518) |
| Population | 115,474 | 21,955 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $444,613 | $336,140 |
| Median Household Income | $74,040 | $105,240 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.9 | D+1.5 |
D+
69.9 Score
Manchester, NH
Mid-size New Hampshire city with community character
Median Home
$444,613
Population
115,474
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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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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