East Peoria, IL vs Romulus, MI
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.
East Peoria
81.3
#46 nationally
Romulus
74.2
#625 nationally
East Peoria leads in crime level (7.3 vs 24.1). East Peoria leads in average commute (19.5 min vs 24.5 min). East Peoria leads in median household income ($73,720 vs $63,854).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Peoria, IL | Romulus, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.3 (#46) | 74.2 (#625) |
| Population | 22,012 | 24,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $184,958 | $206,880 |
| Median Household Income | $73,720 | $63,854 |
| Average Commute | 19.5 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 24.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.7 | D+29.0 |
B-
81.3 Score
East Peoria, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$184,958
Population
22,012
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
17
Midwest
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C
74.2 Score
Romulus, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,880
Population
24,702
Crime
High
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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