Edwardsville, IL vs Galt, CA
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
Galt
63
#1805 nationally
Edwardsville leads in crime level (0.8 vs 11.3). Edwardsville leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 32.3 min). Edwardsville leads in cost of living index (106 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edwardsville, IL | Galt, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#157) | 63 (#1805) |
| Population | 26,698 | 25,767 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $333,548 | $535,863 |
| Median Household Income | $87,094 | $85,069 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+19.7 |
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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D
63 Score
Galt, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$535,863
Population
25,767
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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