Decatur, IL vs Pawtucket, RI
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
Pawtucket
71.2
#1011 nationally
Pawtucket leads in walk score (71 vs 34). Pawtucket leads in crime level (8.4 vs 16.5). Decatur leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 26.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, IL | Pawtucket, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#132) | 71.2 (#1011) |
| Population | 68,670 | 75,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $107,169 | $403,719 |
| Median Household Income | $49,039 | $62,799 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 71 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.9 | D+14.4 |
C+
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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71.2 Score
Pawtucket, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,719
Population
75,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Northeast
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