Royal Oak, MI 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.
Royal Oak
79.7
#111 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 3.4). Royal Oak leads in walk score (57 vs 44). Royal Oak leads in median household income ($92,799 vs $80,054).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Royal Oak, MI | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.7 (#111) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 57,452 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,493 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $92,799 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+42.0 |
C+
79.7 Score
Royal Oak, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,493
Population
57,452
Crime
Low
Walk Score
57
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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