Carbondale, IL vs Wildwood, MO
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.
Carbondale
73.3
#752 nationally
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
Wildwood leads in median household income ($147,508 vs $27,360). Wildwood leads in crime level (5.5 vs 27.5). Carbondale leads in walk score (42 vs 9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carbondale, IL | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#752) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 21,592 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,285 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $27,360 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 14.9 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 27.5 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.5 | D+23.4 |
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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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D+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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