Alton, IL vs South Salt Lake, UT
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
South Salt Lake
66.4
#1550 nationally
South Salt Lake leads in walk score (58 vs 39). Alton leads in cost of living index (84 vs 110). South Salt Lake leads in crime level (21.0 vs 26.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | South Salt Lake, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 66.4 (#1550) |
| Population | 25,006 | 26,122 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $445,967 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $57,125 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | 21.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+10.2 |
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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D
66.4 Score
South Salt Lake, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,967
Population
26,122
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
West
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