Champaign, IL vs New Haven, CT
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.
Champaign
77.8
#214 nationally
New Haven
71.4
#985 nationally
Champaign leads in average commute (14.8 min vs 21.7 min). New Haven leads in walk score (68 vs 52). Champaign leads in cost of living index (98 vs 113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champaign, IL | New Haven, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#214) | 71.4 (#985) |
| Population | 89,189 | 135,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,516 | $338,157 |
| Median Household Income | $58,273 | $54,305 |
| Average Commute | 14.8 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 14.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.1 | N/A |
C+
77.8 Score
Champaign, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$240,516
Population
89,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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C-
71.4 Score
New Haven, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$338,157
Population
135,319
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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