Edwardsville, IL vs Murray, UT
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
Murray
68.2
#1336 nationally
Edwardsville leads in crime level (0.8 vs 7.6). Murray leads in walk score (39 vs 31). Murray leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 24.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edwardsville, IL | Murray, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#157) | 68.2 (#1336) |
| Population | 26,698 | 49,553 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $333,548 | $553,605 |
| Median Household Income | $87,094 | $81,693 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+10.2 |
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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D+
68.2 Score
Murray, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$553,605
Population
49,553
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
West
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