New Brighton, MN 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.
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
Normal
76.8
#316 nationally
New Brighton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 9.0). New Brighton leads in median household income ($84,707 vs $63,965). Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 20.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Brighton, MN | Normal, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#440) | 76.8 (#316) |
| Population | 22,228 | 52,618 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $389,217 | $269,069 |
| Median Household Income | $84,707 | $63,965 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 17.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | D+4.9 |
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75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
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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