Decatur, IL vs Warwick, RI
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
Warwick
72.9
#816 nationally
Warwick leads in crime level (2.2 vs 16.5). Warwick leads in median household income ($81,009 vs $49,039). Decatur leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 24.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, IL | Warwick, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#132) | 72.9 (#816) |
| Population | 68,670 | 82,999 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $107,169 | $429,354 |
| Median Household Income | $49,039 | $81,009 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 24.9 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.9 | D+1.9 |
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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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72.9 Score
Warwick, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$429,354
Population
82,999
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Northeast
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