Normal, IL vs South Salt Lake, 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
South Salt Lake
66.4
#1550 nationally
Normal leads in crime level (9.0 vs 21.0). South Salt Lake leads in walk score (58 vs 40). Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 20.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Normal, IL | South Salt Lake, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#316) | 66.4 (#1550) |
| Population | 52,618 | 26,122 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,069 | $445,967 |
| Median Household Income | $63,965 | $57,125 |
| Average Commute | 17.2 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 21.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | D+10.2 |
C
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
66.4 Score
South Salt Lake, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,967
Population
26,122
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
West
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