Austin, MN vs Bloomington, 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.
Austin
83.9
#10 nationally
Bloomington
77.6
#228 nationally
Austin leads in crime level (5.2 vs 8.6). Bloomington leads in median household income ($73,119 vs $61,667). Austin leads in cost of living index (91 vs 97).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, MN | Bloomington, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.9 (#10) | 77.6 (#228) |
| Population | 26,171 | 78,587 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,110 | $272,368 |
| Median Household Income | $61,667 | $73,119 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 16.3 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | D+4.9 |
B
83.9 Score
Austin, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$193,110
Population
26,171
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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C+
77.6 Score
Bloomington, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$272,368
Population
78,587
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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