| | Lockport, IL | Alton, IL | United States |
| Overall | 95.2 | 82.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.6 | 92.0 | 100 |
| Health | 96.0 | 94.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 89.8 | 22.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $300,200 | $79,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,780.0% | 10,050.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 99.6 | 91.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 133.5 | 133.4 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Lockport is a family friendly low crime More
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My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and More
Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people More
Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you More
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