Brookhaven, GA 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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 8.3). Wheaton leads in cost of living index (126 vs 144). Brookhaven leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 26.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 57,945 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 40 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+13.3 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Wheaton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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C
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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