Central, LA 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.
Edwardsville
78.8
#157 nationally
Edwardsville leads in crime level (0.8 vs 7.1). Edwardsville leads in walk score (31 vs 7). Edwardsville leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Edwardsville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 26,698 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $333,548 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $87,094 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+13.3 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
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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