Champaign, IL vs West Valley City, UT
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 Valley City
67.4
#1434 nationally
Champaign leads in average commute (14.8 min vs 21.9 min). Champaign leads in walk score (52 vs 36). West Valley City leads in median household income ($81,719 vs $58,273).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champaign, IL | West Valley City, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#214) | 67.4 (#1434) |
| Population | 89,189 | 134,470 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,516 | $472,174 |
| Median Household Income | $58,273 | $81,719 |
| Average Commute | 14.8 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.1 | D+10.2 |
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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D+
67.4 Score
West Valley City, UT
Mid-size Utah city with community character
Median Home
$472,174
Population
134,470
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
36
West
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