Temple Terrace, 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.
Temple Terrace
68.8
#1284 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 11.4). Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $62,415). Temple Terrace leads in cost of living index (110 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Temple Terrace, FL | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1284) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 26,972 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,732 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $62,415 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | D+13.3 |
D+
68.8 Score
Temple Terrace, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$329,732
Population
26,972
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
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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