Carson, 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.
Carson
63.8
#1737 nationally
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 154). Carson leads in median household income ($103,045 vs $58,681). Carson leads in crime level (11.5 vs 16.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carson, CA | Granite City, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1737) | 78.6 (#169) |
| Population | 91,139 | 26,908 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $796,912 | $116,558 |
| Median Household Income | $103,045 | $58,681 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+13.3 |
D
63.8 Score
Carson, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$796,912
Population
91,139
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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