Arnold, MO vs Carbondale, IL
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.
Arnold
70.7
#1066 nationally
Carbondale
73.3
#752 nationally
Arnold leads in median household income ($72,317 vs $27,360). Arnold leads in crime level (11.3 vs 27.5). Carbondale leads in walk score (42 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arnold, MO | Carbondale, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1066) | 73.3 (#752) |
| Population | 21,059 | 21,592 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $277,441 | $146,285 |
| Median Household Income | $72,317 | $27,360 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 27.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+36.7 | D+3.5 |
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70.7 Score
Arnold, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$277,441
Population
21,059
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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73.3 Score
Carbondale, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$146,285
Population
21,592
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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