Gloucester, MA 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.
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Gloucester leads in crime level (7.6 vs 16.9). Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 139). Gloucester leads in median household income ($84,465 vs $58,681).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | Granite City, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1710) | 78.6 (#169) |
| Population | 29,959 | 26,908 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $116,558 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $58,681 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+13.3 |
D
64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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C+
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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