Seattle, WA 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.
Seattle
66.9
#1491 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Seattle leads in walk score (74 vs 40). Wheaton leads in cost of living index (126 vs 158). Wheaton leads in average commute (26.5 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seattle, WA | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1491) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 755,078 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $851,471 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $110,781 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 74 | 40 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.4 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 158 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+13.3 |
D
66.9 Score
Seattle, WA
Emerald City tech powerhouse
Median Home
$851,471
Population
755,078
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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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
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