Montgomery, IL vs Rolling Meadows, 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.
Montgomery
75
#518 nationally
Rolling Meadows
77.3
#260 nationally
Rolling Meadows leads in walk score (42 vs 15). Rolling Meadows leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 33.7 min). Rolling Meadows leads in crime level (2.7 vs 3.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montgomery, IL | Rolling Meadows, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#518) | 77.3 (#260) |
| Population | 21,955 | 23,329 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,140 | $342,521 |
| Median Household Income | $105,240 | $91,287 |
| Average Commute | 33.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.5 | D+42.0 |
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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C+
77.3 Score
Rolling Meadows, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$342,521
Population
23,329
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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