Edwardsville, IL vs Marion, IA
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.
Edwardsville
78.8
#157 nationally
Marion
80.8
#63 nationally
Edwardsville leads in crime level (0.8 vs 3.4). Marion leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 24.1 min). Marion leads in cost of living index (94 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edwardsville, IL | Marion, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#157) | 80.8 (#63) |
| Population | 26,698 | 42,213 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $333,548 | $281,229 |
| Median Household Income | $87,094 | $81,519 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+9.9 |
C+
78.8 Score
Edwardsville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$333,548
Population
26,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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B-
80.8 Score
Marion, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,229
Population
42,213
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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