Bloomington, IL vs Mishawaka, IN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bloomington
77.6
#228 nationally
Mishawaka
78
#201 nationally
Bloomington leads in median household income ($73,119 vs $51,543). Mishawaka leads in crime level (6.5 vs 8.6). Bloomington leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 21.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bloomington, IL | Mishawaka, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#228) | 78 (#201) |
| Population | 78,587 | 50,842 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $272,368 | $216,965 |
| Median Household Income | $73,119 | $51,543 |
| Average Commute | 16.3 min | 21.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | D+1.5 |
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+
78 Score
Mishawaka, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$216,965
Population
50,842
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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