Toledo, OH 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.
Toledo
77.8
#219 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 28.5). Wheeling leads in median household income ($80,054 vs $45,405). Toledo leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Toledo, OH | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#219) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 265,304 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $134,048 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $45,405 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 28.5 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.6 | D+42.0 |
C+
77.8 Score
Toledo, OH
Growing Ohio city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$134,048
Population
265,304
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
46
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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