Edwardsville, IL vs Watertown, SD
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
Watertown
74.5
#590 nationally
Edwardsville leads in crime level (0.8 vs 8.3). Watertown leads in average commute (13.6 min vs 24.1 min). Edwardsville leads in median household income ($87,094 vs $61,320).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edwardsville, IL | Watertown, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#157) | 74.5 (#590) |
| Population | 26,698 | 23,230 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $333,548 | $316,022 |
| Median Household Income | $87,094 | $61,320 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 13.6 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | R+40.8 |
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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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74.5 Score
Watertown, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,022
Population
23,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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