Bloomington, IL vs Cedar Rapids, IA
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.
Bloomington
77.6
#228 nationally
Cedar Rapids
81
#53 nationally
Cedar Rapids leads in crime level (7.2 vs 8.6). Bloomington leads in median household income ($73,119 vs $66,895). Bloomington leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 17.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bloomington, IL | Cedar Rapids, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#228) | 81 (#53) |
| Population | 78,587 | 135,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $272,368 | $214,766 |
| Median Household Income | $73,119 | $66,895 |
| Average Commute | 16.3 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | D+9.9 |
C+
77.6 Score
Bloomington, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$272,368
Population
78,587
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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B-
81 Score
Cedar Rapids, IA
Mid-size Iowa city with community character
Median Home
$214,766
Population
135,958
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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