Wheaton, IL vs Wilmington, NC
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
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $54,891). Wilmington leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 26.5 min). Wheaton leads in walk score (40 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Wheaton, IL | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#497) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 52,938 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $518,505 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $113,523 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+0.6 |
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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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D+
67.8 Score
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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