Massillon, OH 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.

Massillon

77.5

#242 nationally

vs

Normal

76.8

#316 nationally

Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 21.8 min). Normal leads in median household income ($63,965 vs $53,699). Massillon leads in cost of living index (87 vs 97).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Massillon, OH Normal, IL
WhereAtHome Score 77.5 (#242) 76.8 (#316)
Population 32,439 52,618
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $222,038 $269,069
Median Household Income $53,699 $63,965
Average Commute 21.8 min 17.2 min
Walk Score 40 40
Crime Level 8.7 9.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 87 97
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+21.9 D+4.9