Plano, TX 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.
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 126). Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $99,936). Wheaton leads in average commute (26.5 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 287,339 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 40 |
| Crime Level | Low | 1.4 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+13.3 |
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72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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C
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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