Simpsonville, SC 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.
Simpsonville
71.9
#954 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 5.9). Wheeling leads in walk score (44 vs 21). Simpsonville leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Simpsonville, SC | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#954) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 27,506 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $381,823 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $79,937 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.2 | D+42.0 |
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71.9 Score
Simpsonville, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$381,823
Population
27,506
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
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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