Garfield, NJ 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.
Garfield
69.8
#1167 nationally
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Garfield leads in crime level (5.5 vs 16.9). Garfield leads in walk score (77 vs 39). Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield, NJ | Granite City, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1167) | 78.6 (#169) |
| Population | 32,456 | 26,908 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $592,866 | $116,558 |
| Median Household Income | $72,026 | $58,681 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+13.3 |
D+
69.8 Score
Garfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$592,866
Population
32,456
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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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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