Normal, IL vs Union City, GA
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
Union City
69.3
#1236 nationally
Normal leads in walk score (40 vs 9). Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 27.2 min). Normal leads in median household income ($63,965 vs $46,696).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Normal, IL | Union City, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#316) | 69.3 (#1236) |
| Population | 52,618 | 27,832 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,069 | $233,661 |
| Median Household Income | $63,965 | $46,696 |
| Average Commute | 17.2 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | D+44.9 |
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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+
69.3 Score
Union City, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$233,661
Population
27,832
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
9
Southeast
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