Missouri City, TX 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.
Missouri City
75.6
#439 nationally
Normal
76.8
#316 nationally
Missouri City leads in crime level (3.9 vs 9.0). Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 31.1 min). Normal leads in walk score (40 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Missouri City, TX | Normal, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#439) | 76.8 (#316) |
| Population | 76,773 | 52,618 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,838 | $269,069 |
| Median Household Income | $97,211 | $63,965 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 17.2 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+4.9 |
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75.6 Score
Missouri City, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$336,838
Population
76,773
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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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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