Elk Grove Village, IL 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.
Elk Grove Village
75
#510 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 3.3). Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $93,832). Elk Grove Village leads in cost of living index (115 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove Village, IL | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#510) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 31,350 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $404,356 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $93,832 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+13.3 |
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75 Score
Elk Grove Village, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,356
Population
31,350
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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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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