Calumet City, IL vs Wheeling, 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.
Calumet City
78.4
#179 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 11.2). Wheeling leads in median household income ($80,054 vs $56,727). Wheeling leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 34.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calumet City, IL | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.4 (#179) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 34,358 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $156,808 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $56,727 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+42.0 |
C+
78.4 Score
Calumet City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$156,808
Population
34,358
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Midwest
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C+
77.3 Score
Wheeling, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$321,656
Population
37,725
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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