Plymouth, MN 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.
Plymouth
75.5
#451 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in walk score (40 vs 18). Plymouth leads in median household income ($130,131 vs $113,523). Plymouth leads in average commute (23.3 min vs 26.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plymouth, MN | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#451) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 77,648 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $516,680 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $130,131 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+13.3 |
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75.5 Score
Plymouth, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$516,680
Population
77,648
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
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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