Decatur, IL vs Pelham, AL
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.
Decatur
79.3
#132 nationally
Pelham
73.9
#665 nationally
Pelham leads in crime level (4.5 vs 16.5). Decatur leads in walk score (34 vs 13). Pelham leads in median household income ($94,108 vs $49,039).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, IL | Pelham, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#132) | 73.9 (#665) |
| Population | 68,670 | 25,121 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $107,169 | $328,477 |
| Median Household Income | $49,039 | $94,108 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.9 | R+40.8 |
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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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73.9 Score
Pelham, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,477
Population
25,121
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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