Alton, TX vs West Chicago, 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
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
West Chicago leads in crime level (5.0 vs 22.9). West Chicago leads in median household income ($92,335 vs $44,317). Alton leads in cost of living index (86 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 21,130 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 38 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+13.3 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that West Chicago 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-
72.9 Score
West Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,522
Population
25,116
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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