Pleasant Prairie, WI 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.
Pleasant Prairie
67.5
#1415 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 8.6). Wheeling leads in walk score (44 vs 11). Pleasant Prairie leads in median household income ($99,635 vs $80,054).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pleasant Prairie, WI | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.5 (#1415) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 21,818 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $472,884 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $99,635 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.3 | D+42.0 |
D+
67.5 Score
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$472,884
Population
21,818
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
11
Midwest
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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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