| | Richmond, IN | Alton, IL | United States |
| Overall | 70.6 | 82.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 90.9 | 92.0 | 100 |
| Health | 96.3 | 94.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 31.1 | 22.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $126,700 | $79,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,540.0% | 10,050.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 60.8 | 91.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 71.6 | 133.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Richmond 
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do you see any changes no and lot of people don't even vote in this poverty retirement town. most of the educated people have left Richmond and Indiana all together. Be More
Richmond is an attractive city for the most part, but for its population there is way to much crime. The police seem to worry more about petty issues like driving More
Richmond is a great city homes here are very reasonable to buy. We have great parks. And lots of things to do for a town our size. I was born here so were my parents and 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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