Portsmouth, NH 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.
Portsmouth
67.9
#1372 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 5.1). Portsmouth leads in walk score (47 vs 40). Portsmouth leads in average commute (22.9 min vs 26.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portsmouth, NH | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1372) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 22,733 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $802,763 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $100,169 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.4 | D+13.3 |
D+
67.9 Score
Portsmouth, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$802,763
Population
22,733
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
View Portsmouth, NH →
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
View Wheaton, IL →
Try a different matchup
Swap Portsmouth for: