Montgomery, IL vs Simi Valley, 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
Simi Valley
67.3
#1445 nationally
Simi Valley leads in walk score (39 vs 15). Montgomery leads in cost of living index (109 vs 176). Simi Valley leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 33.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montgomery, IL | Simi Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#518) | 67.3 (#1445) |
| Population | 21,955 | 125,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,140 | $841,774 |
| Median Household Income | $105,240 | $112,144 |
| Average Commute | 33.7 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.5 | D+15.1 |
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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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D+
67.3 Score
Simi Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$841,774
Population
125,113
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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