Bloomington, IL vs Calhoun, GA
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.
Bloomington
77.6
#228 nationally
Calhoun
70.6
#1084 nationally
Bloomington leads in median household income ($73,119 vs $54,927). Bloomington leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 20.2 min). Bloomington leads in crime level (8.6 vs 9.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bloomington, IL | Calhoun, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#228) | 70.6 (#1084) |
| Population | 78,587 | 18,900 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $272,368 | $278,306 |
| Median Household Income | $73,119 | $54,927 |
| Average Commute | 16.3 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | R+63.4 |
Data coverage note: Calhoun is missing data for 1 metric that Bloomington has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
70.6 Score
Calhoun, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$278,306
Population
18,900
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$54,927
Southeast
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