Mount Prospect, IL vs White Plains, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
White Plains
70
#1149 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 63). Mount Prospect leads in cost of living index (119 vs 160). Mount Prospect leads in crime level (2.5 vs 3.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Prospect, IL | White Plains, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#223) | 70 (#1149) |
| Population | 54,298 | 61,288 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,313 | $808,808 |
| Median Household Income | $100,526 | $109,551 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+26.3 |
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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70 Score
White Plains, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$808,808
Population
61,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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