Fitchburg, WI vs Normal, IL
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.
Fitchburg
68.9
#1271 nationally
Normal
76.8
#316 nationally
Fitchburg leads in median household income ($87,253 vs $63,965). Normal leads in walk score (40 vs 30). Fitchburg leads in crime level (7.5 vs 9.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fitchburg, WI | Normal, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1271) | 76.8 (#316) |
| Population | 32,284 | 52,618 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $509,067 | $269,069 |
| Median Household Income | $87,253 | $63,965 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 17.2 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+4.9 |
D+
68.9 Score
Fitchburg, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$509,067
Population
32,284
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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76.8 Score
Normal, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$269,069
Population
52,618
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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