Normal, IL vs North Royalton, OH
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.
Normal
76.8
#316 nationally
North Royalton
73.6
#707 nationally
North Royalton leads in crime level (3.5 vs 9.0). Normal leads in walk score (40 vs 16). Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 27.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Normal, IL | North Royalton, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#316) | 73.6 (#707) |
| Population | 52,618 | 30,687 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,069 | $343,893 |
| Median Household Income | $63,965 | $81,511 |
| Average Commute | 17.2 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | D+31.5 |
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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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73.6 Score
North Royalton, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$343,893
Population
30,687
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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