St. John, IN 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.
St. John
72.5
#884 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
St. John leads in crime level (0.7 vs 1.4). Wheaton leads in average commute (26.5 min vs 32.6 min). St. John leads in cost of living index (109 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. John, IN | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#884) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 23,644 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $464,864 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $123,799 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 40 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+13.3 |
Data coverage note: St. John is missing data for 1 metric that Wheaton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72.5 Score
St. John, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,864
Population
23,644
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$123,799
Midwest
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C
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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