Phoenix, AZ vs Westmont, IL
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.
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
Westmont
74.6
#578 nationally
Westmont leads in walk score (52 vs 41). Westmont leads in median household income ($82,519 vs $65,891). Phoenix leads in cost of living index (106 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ | Westmont, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1514) | 74.6 (#578) |
| Population | 1,650,070 | 23,933 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $408,770 | $417,239 |
| Median Household Income | $65,891 | $82,519 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 52 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.5 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+13.3 |
D
66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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C
74.6 Score
Westmont, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$417,239
Population
23,933
Crime
Low
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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