Alton, IL vs North Royalton, OH
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
North Royalton
73.6
#707 nationally
North Royalton leads in crime level (3.5 vs 26.4). Alton leads in walk score (39 vs 16). North Royalton leads in median household income ($81,511 vs $49,439).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | North Royalton, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 73.6 (#707) |
| Population | 25,006 | 30,687 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $343,893 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $81,511 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+31.5 |
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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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73.6 Score
North Royalton, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$343,893
Population
30,687
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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