Alton, IL vs Wyandotte, MI
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
Wyandotte
82.4
#29 nationally
Wyandotte leads in crime level (6.6 vs 26.4). Wyandotte leads in walk score (60 vs 39). Wyandotte leads in median household income ($62,111 vs $49,439).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | Wyandotte, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 82.4 (#29) |
| Population | 25,006 | 24,057 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $191,950 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $62,111 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+29.0 |
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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B-
82.4 Score
Wyandotte, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$191,950
Population
24,057
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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