Granite City, IL vs Patterson, 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
Patterson
63.1
#1799 nationally
Patterson leads in crime level (7.5 vs 16.9). Granite City leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 43.9 min). Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Granite City, IL | Patterson, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.6 (#169) | 63.1 (#1799) |
| Population | 26,908 | 25,063 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,558 | $508,049 |
| Median Household Income | $58,681 | $86,031 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 43.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 16.9 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | R+11.0 |
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
63.1 Score
Patterson, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$508,049
Population
25,063
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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