Beverly, MA 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.
Beverly
66.5
#1532 nationally
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Beverly leads in crime level (4.6 vs 16.9). Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 146). Beverly leads in median household income ($99,525 vs $58,681).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beverly, MA | Granite City, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.5 (#1532) | 78.6 (#169) |
| Population | 42,318 | 26,908 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $771,951 | $116,558 |
| Median Household Income | $99,525 | $58,681 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+13.3 |
D
66.5 Score
Beverly, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$771,951
Population
42,318
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
51
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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