Baldwin Park, CA 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.
Baldwin Park
62.1
#1872 nationally
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 145). Baldwin Park leads in crime level (11.1 vs 16.9). Baldwin Park leads in walk score (55 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | Granite City, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 78.6 (#169) |
| Population | 68,806 | 26,908 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $116,558 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $58,681 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+13.3 |
D-
62.1 Score
Baldwin Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,278
Population
68,806
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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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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