Morton Grove, IL vs New Brighton, MN
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.
Morton Grove
76.9
#299 nationally
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
Morton Grove leads in crime level (1.3 vs 2.5). Morton Grove leads in walk score (60 vs 35). New Brighton leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Morton Grove, IL | New Brighton, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#299) | 75.6 (#440) |
| Population | 24,131 | 22,228 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $454,132 | $389,217 |
| Median Household Income | $102,940 | $84,707 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+43.3 |
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76.9 Score
Morton Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$454,132
Population
24,131
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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