Decatur, IL vs Newark, OH
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
Newark
74.9
#534 nationally
Newark leads in crime level (7.7 vs 16.5). Decatur leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 23.6 min). Newark leads in median household income ($56,284 vs $49,039).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, IL | Newark, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#132) | 74.9 (#534) |
| Population | 68,670 | 51,046 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $107,169 | $249,974 |
| Median Household Income | $49,039 | $56,284 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.9 | R+30.0 |
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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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74.9 Score
Newark, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$249,974
Population
51,046
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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