Erlanger, KY 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.
Erlanger
80
#96 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in walk score (44 vs 21). Erlanger leads in average commute (21.5 min vs 26.6 min). Erlanger leads in cost of living index (91 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Erlanger, KY | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#96) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 19,777 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $255,011 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $74,147 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 21.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | D+42.0 |
B-
80 Score
Erlanger, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$255,011
Population
19,777
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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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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