Delaware, OH 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.
Delaware
71.1
#1020 nationally
Edwardsville
78.8
#157 nationally
Edwardsville leads in crime level (0.8 vs 4.0). Edwardsville leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 26.8 min). Delaware leads in cost of living index (99 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delaware, OH | Edwardsville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1020) | 78.8 (#157) |
| Population | 45,158 | 26,698 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $416,378 | $333,548 |
| Median Household Income | $86,387 | $87,094 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.6 | R+13.3 |
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71.1 Score
Delaware, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$416,378
Population
45,158
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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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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