Shelby, NC 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.
Shelby
70.8
#1062 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 28.6). Wheeling leads in median household income ($80,054 vs $46,176). Wheeling leads in walk score (44 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Shelby, NC | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1062) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 22,010 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,559 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $46,176 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 28.6 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.0 | D+42.0 |
C-
70.8 Score
Shelby, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$214,559
Population
22,010
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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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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