Hutto, TX 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.
Hutto
75
#516 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Hutto leads in cost of living index (110 vs 126). Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 1.6). Wheaton leads in average commute (26.5 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hutto, TX | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#516) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 38,765 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,073 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $105,743 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 40 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+13.3 |
Data coverage note: Hutto is missing data for 1 metric that Wheaton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75 Score
Hutto, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$335,073
Population
38,765
Crime
Low
Median Income
$105,743
Southwest
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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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