Montgomery, IL vs Mountain View, CA
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.
Montgomery
75
#518 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 15). Montgomery leads in crime level (3.2 vs 8.4). Montgomery leads in cost of living index (109 vs 285).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montgomery, IL | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#518) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 21,955 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,140 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $105,240 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 33.7 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.5 | D+40.0 |
C
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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D
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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