Alton, IL vs Lincoln, NE

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

Lincoln

78.7

#164 nationally

Lincoln leads in median household income ($63,126 vs $49,439). Lincoln leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 23.4 min). Lincoln leads in walk score (42 vs 39).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alton, IL Lincoln, NE
WhereAtHome Score 77.1 (#275) 78.7 (#164)
Population 25,006 295,222
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $105,039 $295,359
Median Household Income $49,439 $63,126
Average Commute 23.4 min 18.4 min
Walk Score 39 42
Crime Level 26.4 Low
School Rating N/A 7.4
Cost of Living Index 84 90
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+13.3 D+4.3
Alton, IL
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

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Lincoln, NE
C+
78.7 Score

Lincoln, NE

University town with capital charm

Median Home

$295,359

Population

295,222

Crime

Low

Schools

B+

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