Garfield Heights, OH 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.
Garfield Heights
80.4
#77 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 12.7). Wheeling leads in median household income ($80,054 vs $49,864). Garfield Heights leads in cost of living index (83 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield Heights, OH | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.4 (#77) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 28,900 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $138,742 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $49,864 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 12.7 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.5 | D+42.0 |
B-
80.4 Score
Garfield Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$138,742
Population
28,900
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
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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