Mount Prospect, IL vs Olive Branch, MS
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.
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Olive Branch
74.3
#610 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 14). Mount Prospect leads in crime level (2.5 vs 5.5). Olive Branch leads in cost of living index (101 vs 119).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Prospect, IL | Olive Branch, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#223) | 74.3 (#610) |
| Population | 54,298 | 47,029 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,313 | $336,094 |
| Median Household Income | $100,526 | $93,762 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+24.1 |
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77.7 Score
Mount Prospect, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,313
Population
54,298
Crime
Low
Walk Score
87
Midwest
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74.3 Score
Olive Branch, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,094
Population
47,029
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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