St. Louis, MO 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. Louis
77
#293 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $51,591). St. Louis leads in walk score (62 vs 40). St. Louis leads in cost of living index (86 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Louis, MO | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#293) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 293,310 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,569 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $51,591 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 40 |
| Crime Level | High | 1.4 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.7 | D+13.3 |
C+
77 Score
St. Louis, MO
Gateway to the West with urban charm
Median Home
$188,569
Population
293,310
Crime
High
Schools
C
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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