New Haven, CT 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.
New Haven
71.4
#985 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 14.7). New Haven leads in walk score (68 vs 44). Wheeling leads in median household income ($80,054 vs $54,305).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Haven, CT | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#985) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 135,319 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $338,157 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $54,305 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+42.0 |
C-
71.4 Score
New Haven, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$338,157
Population
135,319
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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C+
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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