Bellevue, NE vs Normal, 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.
Bellevue
78.9
#151 nationally
Normal
76.8
#316 nationally
Bellevue leads in crime level (2.7 vs 9.0). Bellevue leads in median household income ($79,839 vs $63,965). Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 20.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellevue, NE | Normal, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.9 (#151) | 76.8 (#316) |
| Population | 63,922 | 52,618 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $302,154 | $269,069 |
| Median Household Income | $79,839 | $63,965 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 17.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.7 | D+4.9 |
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78.9 Score
Bellevue, NE
Nebraska community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$302,154
Population
63,922
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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76.8 Score
Normal, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$269,069
Population
52,618
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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