Milton, GA vs Normal, 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.
Milton
66
#1594 nationally
Normal
76.8
#316 nationally
Milton leads in crime level (2.6 vs 9.0). Normal leads in walk score (40 vs 12). Milton leads in median household income ($142,845 vs $63,965).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milton, GA | Normal, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1594) | 76.8 (#316) |
| Population | 41,383 | 52,618 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $956,345 | $269,069 |
| Median Household Income | $142,845 | $63,965 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 17.2 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+4.9 |
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66 Score
Milton, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$956,345
Population
41,383
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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76.8 Score
Normal, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$269,069
Population
52,618
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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