Edwardsville, IL vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 31). Edwardsville leads in median household income ($87,094 vs $52,891). Edwardsville leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edwardsville, IL | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#157) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 26,698 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $333,548 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $87,094 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+10.0 |
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
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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