Cedar Park, TX 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.
Cedar Park
73.8
#669 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in walk score (44 vs 26). Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 2.6). Cedar Park leads in median household income ($118,903 vs $80,054).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Park, TX | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#669) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 77,516 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,231 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $118,903 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+42.0 |
C
73.8 Score
Cedar Park, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$470,231
Population
77,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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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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