Garden City, MI 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.
Garden City
80.2
#88 nationally
Wilmette
71
#1040 nationally
Wilmette leads in crime level (0.6 vs 7.7). Wilmette leads in median household income ($183,750 vs $63,630). Garden City leads in cost of living index (91 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garden City, MI | Wilmette, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#88) | 71 (#1040) |
| Population | 26,325 | 27,026 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,556 | $1,007,961 |
| Median Household Income | $63,630 | $183,750 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+42.0 |
B-
80.2 Score
Garden City, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$207,556
Population
26,325
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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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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