Alton, IL vs Cliffside Park, NJ
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
Cliffside Park
70.5
#1093 nationally
Cliffside Park leads in crime level (3.5 vs 26.4). Cliffside Park leads in walk score (83 vs 39). Cliffside Park leads in median household income ($96,734 vs $49,439).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | Cliffside Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 70.5 (#1093) |
| Population | 25,006 | 25,570 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $637,178 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $96,734 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 37.8 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+3.4 |
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-
70.5 Score
Cliffside Park, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$637,178
Population
25,570
Crime
Low
Walk Score
83
Northeast
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