Dublin, OH vs Wilmette, 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.
Dublin
74.2
#616 nationally
Wilmette
71
#1040 nationally
Wilmette leads in crime level (0.6 vs 3.0). Wilmette leads in walk score (58 vs 17). Dublin leads in average commute (24.4 min vs 35.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dublin, OH | Wilmette, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#616) | 71 (#1040) |
| Population | 48,923 | 27,026 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $569,121 | $1,007,961 |
| Median Household Income | $158,363 | $183,750 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.4 | D+42.0 |
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74.2 Score
Dublin, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$569,121
Population
48,923
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Midwest
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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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