Naperville, IL vs Wildwood, MO
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.
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
Naperville leads in walk score (46 vs 9). Wildwood leads in crime level (5.5 vs 9.3). Naperville leads in cost of living index (112 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Naperville, IL | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#429) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 149,424 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $629,473 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $150,937 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+23.4 |
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75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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D+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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