Dallas, TX vs Wilmette, 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.
Dallas
70.1
#1132 nationally
Wilmette
71
#1040 nationally
Wilmette leads in median household income ($183,750 vs $61,899). Dallas leads in cost of living index (105 vs 162). Dallas leads in average commute (27.4 min vs 35.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dallas, TX | Wilmette, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1132) | 71 (#1040) |
| Population | 1,304,379 | 27,026 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,590 | $1,007,961 |
| Median Household Income | $61,899 | $183,750 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 0.6 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+42.0 |
C-
70.1 Score
Dallas, TX
Big D - business and culture collide
Median Home
$309,590
Population
1,304,379
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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C-
71 Score
Wilmette, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,007,961
Population
27,026
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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