Champaign, IL vs Ferndale, MI
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.
Champaign
77.8
#214 nationally
Ferndale
82.8
#19 nationally
Ferndale leads in crime level (5.6 vs 13.7). Champaign leads in average commute (14.8 min vs 26.1 min). Ferndale leads in median household income ($86,120 vs $58,273).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champaign, IL | Ferndale, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#214) | 82.8 (#19) |
| Population | 89,189 | 19,083 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,516 | $254,401 |
| Median Household Income | $58,273 | $86,120 |
| Average Commute | 14.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.1 | D+10.6 |
C+
77.8 Score
Champaign, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$240,516
Population
89,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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B-
82.8 Score
Ferndale, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$254,401
Population
19,083
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
Midwest
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