Normal, IL vs Yonkers, NY
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
Yonkers
64.3
#1705 nationally
Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 34.8 min). Yonkers leads in walk score (69 vs 40). Normal leads in cost of living index (97 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Normal, IL | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#316) | 64.3 (#1705) |
| Population | 52,618 | 207,657 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,069 | $710,085 |
| Median Household Income | $63,965 | $78,208 |
| Average Commute | 17.2 min | 34.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | D+26.3 |
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
64.3 Score
Yonkers, NY
Growing New York city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$710,085
Population
207,657
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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