Alton, IL vs American Canyon, CA
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.
Alton
77.1
#275 nationally
American Canyon
64.1
#1715 nationally
American Canyon leads in crime level (8.9 vs 26.4). American Canyon leads in median household income ($122,694 vs $49,439). Alton leads in cost of living index (84 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | American Canyon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 64.1 (#1715) |
| Population | 25,006 | 21,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $738,626 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $122,694 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 33.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+34.9 |
C+
77.1 Score
Alton, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$105,039
Population
25,006
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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D
64.1 Score
American Canyon, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$738,626
Population
21,347
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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