Fitchburg, WI vs Urbana, 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.
Fitchburg
68.9
#1271 nationally
Urbana
81
#57 nationally
Urbana leads in walk score (91 vs 30). Fitchburg leads in median household income ($87,253 vs $41,115). Fitchburg leads in crime level (7.5 vs 14.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fitchburg, WI | Urbana, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1271) | 81 (#57) |
| Population | 32,284 | 38,209 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $509,067 | $209,974 |
| Median Household Income | $87,253 | $41,115 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 14.6 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 91 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+24.1 |
D+
68.9 Score
Fitchburg, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$509,067
Population
32,284
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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B-
81 Score
Urbana, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$209,974
Population
38,209
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
91
Midwest
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