Granite City, IL vs West Bend, WI
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
West Bend
70.8
#1063 nationally
West Bend leads in crime level (6.5 vs 16.9). West Bend leads in median household income ($71,904 vs $58,681). Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 99).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Granite City, IL | West Bend, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.6 (#169) | 70.8 (#1063) |
| Population | 26,908 | 31,886 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,558 | $359,869 |
| Median Household Income | $58,681 | $71,904 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 16.9 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | R+36.3 |
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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70.8 Score
West Bend, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,869
Population
31,886
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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