Palatine, IL vs Wheaton, 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.
Palatine
74.6
#575 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 1.8). Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $93,383). Palatine leads in cost of living index (115 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palatine, IL | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#575) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 64,869 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,744 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $93,383 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+13.3 |
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74.6 Score
Palatine, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$396,744
Population
64,869
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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75.2 Score
Wheaton, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$518,505
Population
52,938
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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