Granite City, IL vs West Springfield Town, MA
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.
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
West Springfield Town leads in crime level (11.4 vs 16.9). Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 117). West Springfield Town leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 22.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Granite City, IL | West Springfield Town, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,908 | 28,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,558 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $58,681 | $67,297 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 16.9 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+8.9 |
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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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Score
West Springfield Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
28,424
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Median Income
$67,297
Northeast
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