Peoria, IL vs Westminster, MD

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.

Peoria

78.9

#153 nationally

vs

Westminster

66.3

#1565 nationally

Westminster leads in crime level (6.6 vs 36.8). Peoria leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 29.7 min). Peoria leads in cost of living index (93 vs 115).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Peoria, IL Westminster, MD
WhereAtHome Score 78.9 (#153) 66.3 (#1565)
Population 110,460 20,536
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $136,960 $470,642
Median Household Income $58,068 $71,286
Average Commute 17.5 min 29.7 min
Walk Score 41 38
Crime Level 36.8 6.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 93 115
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+4.7 R+25.0
Peoria, IL
C+
78.9 Score

Peoria, IL

Mid-size Illinois city with community character

Median Home

$136,960

Population

110,460

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

41

Midwest View Peoria, IL →
Westminster, MD
D
66.3 Score

Westminster, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$470,642

Population

20,536

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

38

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