Mount Prospect, IL vs San Leandro, 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.
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in crime level (2.5 vs 15.0). Mount Prospect leads in cost of living index (119 vs 173). Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 65).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Prospect, IL | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#223) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 54,298 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,313 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $100,526 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+53.6 |
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-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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