Decatur, IL vs Saratoga Springs, 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.
Decatur
79.3
#132 nationally
Saratoga Springs
69.3
#1232 nationally
Saratoga Springs leads in crime level (2.5 vs 16.5). Decatur leads in walk score (34 vs 7). Saratoga Springs leads in median household income ($117,005 vs $49,039).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, IL | Saratoga Springs, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#132) | 69.3 (#1232) |
| Population | 68,670 | 52,532 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $107,169 | $558,519 |
| Median Household Income | $49,039 | $117,005 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 7 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.9 | R+39.8 |
C+
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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D+
69.3 Score
Saratoga Springs, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$558,519
Population
52,532
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
West
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