Alton, IL vs Collinsville, 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.
Alton
77.1
#275 nationally
Collinsville
85.8
#1 nationally
Collinsville leads in crime level (5.3 vs 26.4). Collinsville leads in walk score (79 vs 39). Collinsville leads in median household income ($63,155 vs $49,439).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | Collinsville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 85.8 (#1) |
| Population | 25,006 | 23,779 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $198,331 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $63,155 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 79 |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | R+13.3 |
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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B
85.8 Score
Collinsville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$198,331
Population
23,779
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
79
Midwest
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