Murphy, 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.
Murphy
72.9
#811 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in walk score (40 vs 13). Murphy leads in median household income ($152,847 vs $113,523). Wheaton leads in average commute (26.5 min vs 32.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murphy, TX | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#811) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 20,920 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $573,140 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $152,847 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+13.3 |
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72.9 Score
Murphy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$573,140
Population
20,920
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
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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