Wheeling, IL vs Wildwood, MO
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.
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
Wheeling leads in walk score (44 vs 9). Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 5.5). Wildwood leads in median household income ($147,508 vs $80,054).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Wheeling, IL | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#265) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 37,725 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $321,656 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $80,054 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+23.4 |
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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D+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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