Gladstone, MO vs Granite City, IL
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.
Gladstone
73.5
#721 nationally
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Gladstone leads in crime level (10.3 vs 16.9). Granite City leads in walk score (39 vs 33). Gladstone leads in median household income ($68,633 vs $58,681).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gladstone, MO | Granite City, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#721) | 78.6 (#169) |
| Population | 27,329 | 26,908 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $272,624 | $116,558 |
| Median Household Income | $68,633 | $58,681 |
| Average Commute | 22.1 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 10.3 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.7 | R+13.3 |
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73.5 Score
Gladstone, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$272,624
Population
27,329
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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78.6 Score
Granite City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$116,558
Population
26,908
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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