Seattle, WA 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.
Seattle
66.9
#1491 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Seattle leads in walk score (74 vs 44). Wheeling leads in cost of living index (104 vs 158). Seattle leads in median household income ($110,781 vs $80,054).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seattle, WA | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1491) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 755,078 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $851,471 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $110,781 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 74 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.7 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 158 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+42.0 |
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+
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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