Chattanooga, TN vs Normal, IL
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.
Chattanooga
69
#1258 nationally
Normal
76.8
#316 nationally
Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 21.8 min). Normal leads in walk score (40 vs 32). Normal leads in median household income ($63,965 vs $52,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chattanooga, TN | Normal, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1258) | 76.8 (#316) |
| Population | 184,119 | 52,618 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,295 | $269,069 |
| Median Household Income | $52,891 | $63,965 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 17.2 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 40 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 9.0 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.1 | D+4.9 |
D+
69 Score
Chattanooga, TN
Scenic City with gigabit fiber
Median Home
$322,295
Population
184,119
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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C
76.8 Score
Normal, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$269,069
Population
52,618
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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