Wheaton, IL vs Woodridge, 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.
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Woodridge
72.7
#852 nationally
Wheaton leads in walk score (40 vs 32). Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $95,756). Wheaton leads in average commute (26.5 min vs 31.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Wheaton, IL | Woodridge, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#497) | 72.7 (#852) |
| Population | 52,938 | 33,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $518,505 | $418,284 |
| Median Household Income | $113,523 | $95,756 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+13.3 |
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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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72.7 Score
Woodridge, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$418,284
Population
33,566
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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