Norwalk, 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.
Norwalk
69.8
#1171 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in cost of living index (104 vs 142). Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 2.3). Norwalk leads in median household income ($97,879 vs $80,054).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Norwalk, CT | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1171) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 92,458 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $677,124 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $97,879 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+42.0 |
D+
69.8 Score
Norwalk, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$677,124
Population
92,458
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
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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