Bloomington, MN vs Machesney Park, 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.
Bloomington
72.4
#888 nationally
Machesney Park
79.6
#116 nationally
Bloomington leads in walk score (29 vs 22). Bloomington leads in median household income ($87,381 vs $71,098). Machesney Park leads in cost of living index (92 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bloomington, MN | Machesney Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#888) | 79.6 (#116) |
| Population | 87,398 | 22,630 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $369,004 | $211,433 |
| Median Household Income | $87,381 | $71,098 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+0.6 |
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72.4 Score
Bloomington, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$369,004
Population
87,398
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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C+
79.6 Score
Machesney Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,433
Population
22,630
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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