Sweetwater, FL 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.
Sweetwater
65.9
#1603 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $53,159). Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 2.8). Sweetwater leads in cost of living index (107 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sweetwater, FL | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1603) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 20,352 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $448,534 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $53,159 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 40 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+13.3 |
Data coverage note: Sweetwater is missing data for 1 metric that Wheaton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
65.9 Score
Sweetwater, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$448,534
Population
20,352
Crime
Low
Median Income
$53,159
Southeast
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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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