Alton, IL vs Anna, TX
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.
Alton
77.1
#275 nationally
Anna
70.9
#1041 nationally
Anna leads in crime level (4.5 vs 26.4). Anna leads in median household income ($93,785 vs $49,439). Alton leads in cost of living index (84 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | Anna, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 70.9 (#1041) |
| Population | 25,006 | 27,501 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $345,078 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $93,785 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 30.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Anna is missing data for 1 metric that Alton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
77.1 Score
Alton, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$105,039
Population
25,006
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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C-
70.9 Score
Anna, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$345,078
Population
27,501
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$93,785
Southwest
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