Augusta, GA vs Bloomingdale, IL
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.
Augusta
80
#94 nationally
Bloomingdale
74.1
#633 nationally
Bloomingdale leads in crime level (2.0 vs 14.2). Bloomingdale leads in median household income ($96,779 vs $50,605). Augusta leads in walk score (68 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Augusta, GA | Bloomingdale, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#94) | 74.1 (#633) |
| Population | 205,414 | 22,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,454 | $442,218 |
| Median Household Income | $50,605 | $96,779 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 14.2 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.6 | D+13.3 |
B-
80 Score
Augusta, GA
Growing Georgia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$188,454
Population
205,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Southeast
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C
74.1 Score
Bloomingdale, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$442,218
Population
22,298
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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