Fayetteville, GA 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.
Fayetteville
65.7
#1611 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 4.3). Wheeling leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 32 min). Wheeling leads in cost of living index (104 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fayetteville, GA | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1611) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 20,083 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $438,941 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $79,865 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 44 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.2 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Fayetteville is missing data for 1 metric that Wheeling has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
65.7 Score
Fayetteville, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,941
Population
20,083
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$79,865
Southeast
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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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