Mount Prospect, IL vs Walnut Creek, 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
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in crime level (2.5 vs 7.7). Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 41). Mount Prospect leads in cost of living index (119 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Prospect, IL | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#223) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 54,298 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,313 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $100,526 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+38.0 |
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-
61.4 Score
Walnut Creek, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,032,096
Population
69,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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