Aberdeen, SD 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.
Aberdeen
79.6
#113 nationally
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Aberdeen leads in crime level (7.3 vs 16.9). Aberdeen leads in average commute (11.6 min vs 22.8 min). Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 96).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdeen, SD | Granite City, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.6 (#113) | 78.6 (#169) |
| Population | 28,110 | 26,908 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $245,872 | $116,558 |
| Median Household Income | $62,684 | $58,681 |
| Average Commute | 11.6 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.8 | R+13.3 |
C+
79.6 Score
Aberdeen, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$245,872
Population
28,110
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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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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