Edwardsville, IL vs Pomona, 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
Pomona
59.7
#1945 nationally
Edwardsville leads in crime level (0.8 vs 19.6). Pomona leads in walk score (52 vs 31). Edwardsville leads in cost of living index (106 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edwardsville, IL | Pomona, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#157) | 59.7 (#1945) |
| Population | 26,698 | 145,502 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $333,548 | $690,689 |
| Median Household Income | $87,094 | $73,515 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 19.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+32.9 |
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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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59.7 Score
Pomona, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$690,689
Population
145,502
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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