Normal, IL vs St. Clair Shores, MI
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
St. Clair Shores
80.1
#93 nationally
St. Clair Shores leads in crime level (5.1 vs 9.0). Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 27.2 min). St. Clair Shores leads in walk score (47 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Normal, IL | St. Clair Shores, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#316) | 80.1 (#93) |
| Population | 52,618 | 57,548 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,069 | $236,247 |
| Median Household Income | $63,965 | $71,481 |
| Average Commute | 17.2 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | R+13.7 |
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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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B-
80.1 Score
St. Clair Shores, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$236,247
Population
57,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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