Belvidere, IL vs Watertown, SD
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.
Belvidere
76.2
#368 nationally
Watertown
74.5
#590 nationally
Belvidere leads in crime level (4.1 vs 8.3). Watertown leads in average commute (13.6 min vs 23.8 min). Belvidere leads in cost of living index (89 vs 96).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belvidere, IL | Watertown, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#368) | 74.5 (#590) |
| Population | 25,297 | 23,230 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $265,879 | $316,022 |
| Median Household Income | $59,216 | $61,320 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 13.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.5 | R+40.8 |
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76.2 Score
Belvidere, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$265,879
Population
25,297
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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74.5 Score
Watertown, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,022
Population
23,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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