Bloomington, IL vs West Allis, WI
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
West Allis
76.9
#303 nationally
West Allis leads in walk score (60 vs 35). Bloomington leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 21.1 min). West Allis leads in crime level (7.0 vs 8.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bloomington, IL | West Allis, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#228) | 76.9 (#303) |
| Population | 78,587 | 58,874 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $272,368 | $282,060 |
| Median Household Income | $73,119 | $64,888 |
| Average Commute | 16.3 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | D+38.5 |
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
View Bloomington, IL →
C
76.9 Score
West Allis, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$282,060
Population
58,874
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
60
Midwest
View West Allis, WI →
Try a different matchup
Swap Bloomington for: