Granite City, IL vs Orem, UT
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
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Orem leads in crime level (4.8 vs 16.9). Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 115). Orem leads in median household income ($77,568 vs $58,681).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Granite City, IL | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.6 (#169) | 71 (#1034) |
| Population | 26,908 | 95,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,558 | $507,933 |
| Median Household Income | $58,681 | $77,568 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 16.9 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | R+39.8 |
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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71 Score
Orem, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$507,933
Population
95,519
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
West
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