Brandon, MS vs Edwardsville, 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.
Brandon
77.5
#239 nationally
Edwardsville
78.8
#157 nationally
Edwardsville leads in crime level (0.8 vs 2.4). Edwardsville leads in walk score (31 vs 11). Brandon leads in cost of living index (98 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brandon, MS | Edwardsville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#239) | 78.8 (#157) |
| Population | 25,719 | 26,698 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,089 | $333,548 |
| Median Household Income | $89,051 | $87,094 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | R+13.3 |
C+
77.5 Score
Brandon, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,089
Population
25,719
Crime
Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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C+
78.8 Score
Edwardsville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$333,548
Population
26,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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