Normal, IL vs San Antonio, TX
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
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 25.4 min). Normal leads in median household income ($63,965 vs $57,346). Normal leads in walk score (40 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Normal, IL | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#316) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 52,618 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,069 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $63,965 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 17.2 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | D+9.8 |
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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C
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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