Alton, IL vs Westfield, MA
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
Westfield
76.9
#304 nationally
Westfield leads in crime level (5.2 vs 26.4). Westfield leads in walk score (90 vs 39). Westfield leads in median household income ($78,307 vs $49,439).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | Westfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 76.9 (#304) |
| Population | 25,006 | 40,509 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $392,365 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $78,307 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 90 |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+8.9 |
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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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76.9 Score
Westfield, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$392,365
Population
40,509
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
90
Northeast
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