Normal, IL vs Riverton, UT
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
Riverton
69.5
#1202 nationally
Riverton leads in crime level (2.0 vs 9.0). Riverton leads in median household income ($115,869 vs $63,965). Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Normal, IL | Riverton, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#316) | 69.5 (#1202) |
| Population | 52,618 | 44,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,069 | $626,564 |
| Median Household Income | $63,965 | $115,869 |
| Average Commute | 17.2 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | D+10.2 |
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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+
69.5 Score
Riverton, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$626,564
Population
44,854
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
West
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