Decatur, IL vs Menomonee Falls, WI
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.
Decatur
79.3
#132 nationally
Menomonee Falls
74.4
#598 nationally
Menomonee Falls leads in crime level (1.8 vs 16.5). Menomonee Falls leads in median household income ($96,986 vs $49,039). Decatur leads in cost of living index (85 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, IL | Menomonee Falls, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#132) | 74.4 (#598) |
| Population | 68,670 | 39,700 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $107,169 | $445,764 |
| Median Household Income | $49,039 | $96,986 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.9 | R+19.8 |
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79.3 Score
Decatur, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$107,169
Population
68,670
Crime
High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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74.4 Score
Menomonee Falls, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,764
Population
39,700
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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