Bella Vista, AR vs Wheaton, IL
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.
Bella Vista
70.7
#1067 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in walk score (40 vs 2). Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 5.5). Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $83,989).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bella Vista, AR | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1067) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 32,368 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,927 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $83,989 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 2 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | D+13.3 |
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70.7 Score
Bella Vista, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$360,927
Population
32,368
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
2
Southwest
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75.2 Score
Wheaton, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$518,505
Population
52,938
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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