Troy, MI 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.
Troy
74.4
#606 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 3.2). Wheaton leads in walk score (40 vs 29). Troy leads in cost of living index (116 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Troy, MI | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#606) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 87,339 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $466,018 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $115,639 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+13.3 |
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74.4 Score
Troy, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$466,018
Population
87,339
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
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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