Granite City, IL vs Woodridge, 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.
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Woodridge
72.7
#852 nationally
Woodridge leads in crime level (1.6 vs 16.9). Woodridge leads in median household income ($95,756 vs $58,681). Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Granite City, IL | Woodridge, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.6 (#169) | 72.7 (#852) |
| Population | 26,908 | 33,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,558 | $418,284 |
| Median Household Income | $58,681 | $95,756 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 16.9 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+13.3 |
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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72.7 Score
Woodridge, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$418,284
Population
33,566
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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