Champaign, IL vs West 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
West Haven
75.7
#432 nationally
West Haven leads in crime level (2.9 vs 13.7). Champaign leads in average commute (14.8 min vs 23.2 min). West Haven leads in median household income ($72,827 vs $58,273).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champaign, IL | West Haven, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#214) | 75.7 (#432) |
| Population | 89,189 | 54,790 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,516 | $368,011 |
| Median Household Income | $58,273 | $72,827 |
| Average Commute | 14.8 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.1 | N/A |
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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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75.7 Score
West Haven, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$368,011
Population
54,790
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Northeast
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