Normal, IL vs Northampton, MA
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.
Normal
76.8
#316 nationally
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Normal leads in crime level (9.0 vs 12.2). Normal leads in cost of living index (97 vs 129). Northampton leads in median household income ($80,981 vs $63,965).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Normal, IL | Northampton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#316) | 67.3 (#1440) |
| Population | 52,618 | 29,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,069 | $503,242 |
| Median Household Income | $63,965 | $80,981 |
| Average Commute | 17.2 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | D+41.9 |
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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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D+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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