Alvin, TX vs Burbank, 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.
Alvin
71.5
#971 nationally
Burbank
75.4
#459 nationally
Burbank leads in walk score (59 vs 30). Burbank leads in median household income ($81,060 vs $68,266). Burbank leads in crime level (5.4 vs 6.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Burbank, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 75.4 (#459) |
| Population | 28,633 | 28,164 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $316,257 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $81,060 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 33.2 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | D+42.0 |
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71.5 Score
Alvin, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$293,684
Population
28,633
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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75.4 Score
Burbank, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,257
Population
28,164
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Midwest
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