Champaign, IL vs Massillon, 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.
Champaign
77.8
#214 nationally
Massillon
77.5
#242 nationally
Massillon leads in crime level (8.7 vs 13.7). Champaign leads in average commute (14.8 min vs 21.8 min). Champaign leads in walk score (52 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champaign, IL | Massillon, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#214) | 77.5 (#242) |
| Population | 89,189 | 32,439 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,516 | $222,038 |
| Median Household Income | $58,273 | $53,699 |
| Average Commute | 14.8 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.1 | R+21.9 |
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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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77.5 Score
Massillon, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$222,038
Population
32,439
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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