Oakland, CA 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.
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 44). Wheeling leads in cost of living index (104 vs 155). Wheeling leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 433,823 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 44 |
| Crime Level | High | 1.7 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+42.0 |
D-
62 Score
Oakland, CA
Gritty, diverse, and full of culture
Median Home
$717,798
Population
433,823
Crime
High
Schools
C
Pacific
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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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