Alton, IL vs Springboro, 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
Springboro
76.1
#386 nationally
Springboro leads in crime level (1.3 vs 26.4). Springboro leads in median household income ($113,182 vs $49,439). Alton leads in walk score (39 vs 18).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | Springboro, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 76.1 (#386) |
| Population | 25,006 | 19,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $436,137 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $113,182 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | R+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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76.1 Score
Springboro, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$436,137
Population
19,475
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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