Edwardsville, IL vs Springdale, AR
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
Springdale
70.4
#1107 nationally
Edwardsville leads in median household income ($87,094 vs $58,924). Springdale leads in cost of living index (86 vs 106). Edwardsville leads in walk score (31 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edwardsville, IL | Springdale, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#157) | 70.4 (#1107) |
| Population | 26,698 | 92,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $333,548 | $342,415 |
| Median Household Income | $87,094 | $58,924 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | R+6.7 |
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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C-
70.4 Score
Springdale, AR
Poultry capital in booming Northwest Arkansas
Median Home
$342,415
Population
92,189
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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