Alton, IL vs Garden City, MI
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
Garden City
80.2
#88 nationally
Garden City leads in crime level (7.7 vs 26.4). Garden City leads in median household income ($63,630 vs $49,439). Garden City leads in walk score (50 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | Garden City, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 80.2 (#88) |
| Population | 25,006 | 26,325 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $207,556 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $63,630 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+29.0 |
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-
80.2 Score
Garden City, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$207,556
Population
26,325
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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