Mount Prospect, IL vs Salem, MA
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
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.2). Mount Prospect leads in median household income ($100,526 vs $79,196). Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 70).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Prospect, IL | Salem, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#223) | 68.6 (#1307) |
| Population | 54,298 | 44,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,313 | $614,321 |
| Median Household Income | $100,526 | $79,196 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+20.3 |
C+
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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D+
68.6 Score
Salem, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$614,321
Population
44,744
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
70
Northeast
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