Granite City, IL vs Turlock, 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
Turlock
66.1
#1589 nationally
Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 130). Turlock leads in crime level (13.0 vs 16.9). Turlock leads in median household income ($74,559 vs $58,681).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Granite City, IL | Turlock, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.6 (#169) | 66.1 (#1589) |
| Population | 26,908 | 72,100 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,558 | $485,596 |
| Median Household Income | $58,681 | $74,559 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 16.9 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 130 |
| 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
66.1 Score
Turlock, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$485,596
Population
72,100
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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