Granite City, IL vs Lemoore, 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.
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Lemoore
69.9
#1156 nationally
Lemoore leads in crime level (11.3 vs 16.9). Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 119). Lemoore leads in median household income ($78,366 vs $58,681).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Granite City, IL | Lemoore, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.6 (#169) | 69.9 (#1156) |
| Population | 26,908 | 26,809 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,558 | $386,855 |
| Median Household Income | $58,681 | $78,366 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 16.9 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | R+23.0 |
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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D+
69.9 Score
Lemoore, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$386,855
Population
26,809
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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