Normal, IL vs Ocean Springs, MS
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
Ocean Springs
77
#292 nationally
Ocean Springs leads in crime level (2.4 vs 9.0). Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 28.6 min). Normal leads in walk score (40 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Normal, IL | Ocean Springs, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#316) | 77 (#292) |
| Population | 52,618 | 18,997 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,069 | $271,190 |
| Median Household Income | $63,965 | $72,500 |
| Average Commute | 17.2 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | R+39.9 |
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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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77 Score
Ocean Springs, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,190
Population
18,997
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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