Gardner, KS 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.
Gardner
76
#395 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 3.8). Wheeling leads in walk score (44 vs 24). Gardner leads in median household income ($91,232 vs $80,054).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardner, KS | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#395) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 25,378 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,396 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $91,232 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | D+42.0 |
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76 Score
Gardner, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$355,396
Population
25,378
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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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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