Alton, IL vs Frisco, TX

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

vs

Frisco

72.4

#895 nationally

Frisco leads in median household income ($134,891 vs $49,439). Alton leads in walk score (39 vs 26). Alton leads in cost of living index (84 vs 118).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alton, IL Frisco, TX
WhereAtHome Score 77.1 (#275) 72.4 (#895)
Population 25,006 219,587
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $105,039 $649,173
Median Household Income $49,439 $134,891
Average Commute 23.4 min 29.4 min
Walk Score 39 26
Crime Level 26.4 Very Low
School Rating N/A 9.2
Cost of Living Index 84 118
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+13.3 R+11.2