Edinburg, TX vs Wheeling, 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.
Edinburg
77.3
#254 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 7.4). Wheeling leads in walk score (44 vs 26). Wheeling leads in median household income ($80,054 vs $54,139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edinburg, TX | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#254) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 105,799 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $216,017 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $54,139 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 7.4 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+42.0 |
C+
77.3 Score
Edinburg, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$216,017
Population
105,799
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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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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