Portland, ME 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.
Portland
72.9
#814 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 44). Portland leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 26.6 min). Wheeling leads in cost of living index (104 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, ME | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#814) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 68,408 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $566,902 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $71,853 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Low | 1.7 |
| School Rating | 7.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | D+42.0 |
C-
72.9 Score
Portland, ME
Foodie paradise on the coast
Median Home
$566,902
Population
68,408
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Northeast
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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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