Ramsey, MN 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.
Ramsey
73.8
#679 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in walk score (44 vs 8). Ramsey leads in median household income ($110,212 vs $80,054). Wheeling leads in cost of living index (104 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ramsey, MN | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#679) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 28,560 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $392,888 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $110,212 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 8 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | D+42.0 |
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73.8 Score
Ramsey, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$392,888
Population
28,560
Crime
Low
Walk Score
8
Midwest
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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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