Beaumont, TX 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.
Beaumont
75.5
#445 nationally
Bloomington
77.6
#228 nationally
Bloomington leads in crime level (8.6 vs 31.2). Bloomington leads in median household income ($73,119 vs $53,745). Bloomington leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 19.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaumont, TX | Bloomington, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#445) | 77.6 (#228) |
| Population | 112,193 | 78,587 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,566 | $272,368 |
| Median Household Income | $53,745 | $73,119 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 16.3 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 31.2 | 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+8.9 | D+4.9 |
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75.5 Score
Beaumont, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$174,566
Population
112,193
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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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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