Little Rock, AR 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.
Little Rock
75.6
#438 nationally
Wilmette
71
#1040 nationally
Wilmette leads in median household income ($183,750 vs $54,891). Little Rock leads in cost of living index (84 vs 162). Wilmette leads in walk score (58 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Little Rock, AR | Wilmette, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#438) | 71 (#1040) |
| Population | 202,591 | 27,026 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $221,019 | $1,007,961 |
| Median Household Income | $54,891 | $183,750 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 0.6 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 162 |
| 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
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Southwest
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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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