Little Rock, AR 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.
Little Rock
75.6
#438 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in median household income ($80,054 vs $54,891). Wheeling leads in walk score (44 vs 34). Little Rock leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Little Rock, AR | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#438) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 202,591 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $221,019 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $54,891 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.7 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.1 | D+42.0 |
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75.6 Score
Little Rock, AR
Arkansas capital with Southern charm
Median Home
$221,019
Population
202,591
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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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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