Alton, IL vs Montclair, CA
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
Montclair
60.8
#1923 nationally
Alton leads in cost of living index (84 vs 139). Montclair leads in crime level (17.6 vs 26.4). Montclair leads in median household income ($72,789 vs $49,439).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | Montclair, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 60.8 (#1923) |
| Population | 25,006 | 37,545 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $661,144 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $72,789 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | 17.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | R+2.1 |
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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D-
60.8 Score
Montclair, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$661,144
Population
37,545
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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