Edwardsville, IL vs Vacaville, 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
Vacaville
66.1
#1590 nationally
Edwardsville leads in crime level (0.8 vs 8.0). Edwardsville leads in cost of living index (106 vs 151). Vacaville leads in median household income ($106,764 vs $87,094).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edwardsville, IL | Vacaville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#157) | 66.1 (#1590) |
| Population | 26,698 | 102,526 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $333,548 | $607,747 |
| Median Household Income | $87,094 | $106,764 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+23.0 |
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
66.1 Score
Vacaville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$607,747
Population
102,526
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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