Auburn, NY vs Granite City, 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.
Auburn
77.5
#237 nationally
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Auburn leads in crime level (6.7 vs 16.9). Auburn leads in walk score (52 vs 39). Granite City leads in median household income ($58,681 vs $48,203).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, NY | Granite City, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#237) | 78.6 (#169) |
| Population | 25,983 | 26,908 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $229,007 | $116,558 |
| Median Household Income | $48,203 | $58,681 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.0 | R+13.3 |
C+
77.5 Score
Auburn, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,007
Population
25,983
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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C+
78.6 Score
Granite City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$116,558
Population
26,908
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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