Edwardsville, IL vs Napa, 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
Napa
65.1
#1651 nationally
Edwardsville leads in crime level (0.8 vs 7.9). Napa leads in walk score (51 vs 31). Edwardsville leads in cost of living index (106 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edwardsville, IL | Napa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#157) | 65.1 (#1651) |
| Population | 26,698 | 77,492 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $333,548 | $873,489 |
| Median Household Income | $87,094 | $100,273 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 7.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+34.9 |
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
65.1 Score
Napa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$873,489
Population
77,492
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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