Bloomington, IL vs Dayton, OH
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
Dayton
76
#394 nationally
Bloomington leads in median household income ($73,119 vs $38,924). Bloomington leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 21.8 min). Dayton leads in cost of living index (78 vs 97).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bloomington, IL | Dayton, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#228) | 76 (#394) |
| Population | 78,587 | 137,644 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $272,368 | $138,730 |
| Median Household Income | $73,119 | $38,924 |
| Average Commute | 16.3 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 78 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | Even |
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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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76 Score
Dayton, OH
Birthplace of Aviation
Median Home
$138,730
Population
137,644
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Midwest
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