Shawnee, KS 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.
Shawnee
71.3
#1002 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 7.6). Wheaton leads in walk score (40 vs 24). Shawnee leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 26.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Shawnee, KS | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#1002) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 69,417 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $431,429 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $100,649 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | D+13.3 |
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71.3 Score
Shawnee, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$431,429
Population
69,417
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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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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