Missouri City, 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.
Missouri City
75.6
#439 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 3.9). Wheaton leads in walk score (40 vs 25). Wheaton leads in average commute (26.5 min vs 31.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Missouri City, TX | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#439) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 76,773 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,838 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $97,211 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+13.3 |
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75.6 Score
Missouri City, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$336,838
Population
76,773
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
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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