Decatur, IL vs Howard, WI
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.
Decatur
79.3
#132 nationally
Howard
71.1
#1023 nationally
Howard leads in crime level (5.5 vs 16.5). Decatur leads in walk score (34 vs 18). Howard leads in median household income ($77,118 vs $49,039).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, IL | Howard, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#132) | 71.1 (#1023) |
| Population | 68,670 | 20,775 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $107,169 | $401,331 |
| Median Household Income | $49,039 | $77,118 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.9 | R+7.5 |
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79.3 Score
Decatur, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$107,169
Population
68,670
Crime
High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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71.1 Score
Howard, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$401,331
Population
20,775
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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