Baldwin Park, CA vs Wilmette, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Baldwin Park
62.1
#1872 nationally
Wilmette
71
#1040 nationally
Wilmette leads in crime level (0.6 vs 11.1). Wilmette leads in median household income ($183,750 vs $76,002). Baldwin Park leads in average commute (30.5 min vs 35.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | Wilmette, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 71 (#1040) |
| Population | 68,806 | 27,026 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $1,007,961 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $183,750 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
D-
62.1 Score
Baldwin Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,278
Population
68,806
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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C-
71 Score
Wilmette, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,007,961
Population
27,026
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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