Baldwin, PA vs Decatur, 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.
Decatur
79.3
#132 nationally
Baldwin leads in crime level (6.7 vs 16.5). Baldwin leads in median household income ($75,139 vs $49,039). Decatur leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin, PA | Decatur, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,708 | 68,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $107,169 |
| Median Household Income | $75,139 | $49,039 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 16.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+18.9 |
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Score
Baldwin, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
20,708
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Median Income
$75,139
Northeast
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C+
79.3 Score
Decatur, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$107,169
Population
68,670
Crime
High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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