Normal, IL vs Pleasant Prairie, WI
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
Pleasant Prairie
67.5
#1415 nationally
Normal leads in walk score (40 vs 11). Pleasant Prairie leads in median household income ($99,635 vs $63,965). Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 25.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Normal, IL | Pleasant Prairie, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#316) | 67.5 (#1415) |
| Population | 52,618 | 21,818 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,069 | $472,884 |
| Median Household Income | $63,965 | $99,635 |
| Average Commute | 17.2 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 11 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | R+6.3 |
C
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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D+
67.5 Score
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$472,884
Population
21,818
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
11
Midwest
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