Alton, TX vs Champaign, 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.
Alton
68.8
#1277 nationally
Champaign
77.8
#214 nationally
Champaign leads in average commute (14.8 min vs 29.2 min). Champaign leads in crime level (13.7 vs 22.9). Champaign leads in median household income ($58,273 vs $44,317).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Champaign, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 77.8 (#214) |
| Population | 21,130 | 89,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $240,516 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $58,273 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 14.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 52 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 13.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+24.1 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Champaign has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.8 Score
Alton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$190,078
Population
21,130
Crime
High
Median Income
$44,317
Southwest
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C+
77.8 Score
Champaign, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$240,516
Population
89,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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