Edwardsville, IL vs Ontario, 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
Ontario
63.8
#1740 nationally
Edwardsville leads in crime level (0.8 vs 7.5). Ontario leads in walk score (48 vs 31). Edwardsville leads in cost of living index (106 vs 143).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edwardsville, IL | Ontario, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#157) | 63.8 (#1740) |
| Population | 26,698 | 182,457 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $333,548 | $671,649 |
| Median Household Income | $87,094 | $78,070 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | R+2.1 |
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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63.8 Score
Ontario, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$671,649
Population
182,457
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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