Mount Prospect, IL vs Secaucus, NJ
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
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.2). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $100,526). Mount Prospect leads in cost of living index (119 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Prospect, IL | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#223) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 54,298 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,313 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $100,526 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Mount Prospect has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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