Orlando, FL 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.
Orlando
68.7
#1298 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in median household income ($80,054 vs $57,891). Wheeling leads in walk score (44 vs 42). Wheeling leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 27.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orlando, FL | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1298) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 320,742 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,196 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $57,891 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.7 |
| School Rating | 6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | D+42.0 |
D+
68.7 Score
Orlando, FL
Theme park capital with growing diversity
Median Home
$374,196
Population
320,742
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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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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