St. Charles, IL 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.
St. Charles
73.3
#762 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 2.5). St. Charles leads in median household income ($110,346 vs $80,054). Wheeling leads in walk score (44 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Charles, IL | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#762) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 32,654 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,151 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $110,346 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | D+42.0 |
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73.3 Score
St. Charles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,151
Population
32,654
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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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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