Wheaton, IL vs Wichita Falls, TX
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.
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wichita Falls
81.9
#34 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 9.6). Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $55,584). Wichita Falls leads in average commute (14.4 min vs 26.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Wheaton, IL | Wichita Falls, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#497) | 81.9 (#34) |
| Population | 52,938 | 102,691 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $518,505 | $176,679 |
| Median Household Income | $113,523 | $55,584 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 14.4 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+44.0 |
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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B-
81.9 Score
Wichita Falls, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$176,679
Population
102,691
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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