Alton, IL vs Riviera Beach, FL
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
Riviera Beach
62.6
#1843 nationally
Alton leads in cost of living index (84 vs 110). Alton leads in walk score (39 vs 32). Riviera Beach leads in median household income ($57,851 vs $49,439).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | Riviera Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 62.6 (#1843) |
| Population | 25,006 | 38,663 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $412,283 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $57,851 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | 25.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+0.8 |
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-
62.6 Score
Riviera Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$412,283
Population
38,663
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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