College Park, MD vs Wheaton, 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.
College Park
68.3
#1324 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 13.4). Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $76,973). College Park leads in walk score (53 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Park, MD | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1324) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 34,187 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $437,317 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $76,973 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+13.3 |
D+
68.3 Score
College Park, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$437,317
Population
34,187
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Northeast
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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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