Mequon, WI 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.
Mequon
73.1
#791 nationally
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 11). Mequon leads in crime level (1.1 vs 2.5). Mequon leads in median household income ($141,996 vs $100,526).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mequon, WI | Mount Prospect, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#791) | 77.7 (#223) |
| Population | 25,489 | 54,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $665,026 | $455,313 |
| Median Household Income | $141,996 | $100,526 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 87 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | D+42.0 |
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73.1 Score
Mequon, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$665,026
Population
25,489
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
Midwest
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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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