Del Rio, TX 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.
Del Rio
80.9
#59 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 4.7). Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $57,072). Del Rio leads in cost of living index (88 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Del Rio, TX | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.9 (#59) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 34,574 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $208,595 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $57,072 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 20 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.6 | D+13.3 |
B-
80.9 Score
Del Rio, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$208,595
Population
34,574
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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C
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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