Alamogordo, NM vs Rock Island, IL
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.
Alamogordo
76.5
#338 nationally
Rock Island
81.7
#39 nationally
Rock Island leads in walk score (44 vs 24). Alamogordo leads in crime level (9.2 vs 14.9). Rock Island leads in median household income ($55,732 vs $50,721).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alamogordo, NM | Rock Island, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#338) | 81.7 (#39) |
| Population | 31,284 | 36,132 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,125 | $129,626 |
| Median Household Income | $50,721 | $55,732 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | D+9.6 |
C
76.5 Score
Alamogordo, NM
Small New Mexico city with local appeal
Median Home
$222,125
Population
31,284
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Southwest
View Alamogordo, NM →
B-
81.7 Score
Rock Island, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$129,626
Population
36,132
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
View Rock Island, IL →
Try a different matchup
Swap Alamogordo for: