Champaign, IL vs Royal Oak, MI
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
Royal Oak
79.7
#111 nationally
Royal Oak leads in crime level (3.4 vs 13.7). Champaign leads in average commute (14.8 min vs 24.7 min). Royal Oak leads in median household income ($92,799 vs $58,273).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champaign, IL | Royal Oak, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#214) | 79.7 (#111) |
| Population | 89,189 | 57,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,516 | $337,493 |
| Median Household Income | $58,273 | $92,799 |
| Average Commute | 14.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.1 | D+10.6 |
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+
79.7 Score
Royal Oak, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,493
Population
57,452
Crime
Low
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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