Morton Grove, IL vs Waukee, IA
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
Waukee
77.3
#263 nationally
Morton Grove leads in crime level (1.3 vs 3.9). Waukee leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 29.4 min). Waukee leads in cost of living index (106 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Morton Grove, IL | Waukee, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#299) | 77.3 (#263) |
| Population | 24,131 | 31,645 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $454,132 | $343,274 |
| Median Household Income | $102,940 | $106,846 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+4.8 |
Data coverage note: Waukee is missing data for 1 metric that Morton Grove has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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77.3 Score
Waukee, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$343,274
Population
31,645
Crime
Low
Median Income
$106,846
Midwest
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