Sterling Heights, MI 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.
Sterling Heights
72.7
#851 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 6.3). Wheeling leads in walk score (44 vs 33). Wheeling leads in median household income ($80,054 vs $75,381).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sterling Heights, MI | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#851) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 133,306 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $313,695 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $75,381 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.7 | D+42.0 |
C-
72.7 Score
Sterling Heights, MI
Mid-size Michigan city with community character
Median Home
$313,695
Population
133,306
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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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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