Cedar Rapids, IA vs Granite City, 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.
Cedar Rapids
81
#53 nationally
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Cedar Rapids leads in crime level (7.2 vs 16.9). Cedar Rapids leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 22.8 min). Granite City leads in walk score (39 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Rapids, IA | Granite City, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81 (#53) | 78.6 (#169) |
| Population | 135,958 | 26,908 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,766 | $116,558 |
| Median Household Income | $66,895 | $58,681 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 7.2 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.9 | R+13.3 |
B-
81 Score
Cedar Rapids, IA
Mid-size Iowa city with community character
Median Home
$214,766
Population
135,958
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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C+
78.6 Score
Granite City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$116,558
Population
26,908
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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