Franklin, WI 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.
Franklin
74.3
#608 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in walk score (40 vs 17). Franklin leads in cost of living index (110 vs 126). Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $100,524).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Franklin, WI | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.3 (#608) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 35,485 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,838 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $100,524 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.5 | D+13.3 |
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74.3 Score
Franklin, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$447,838
Population
35,485
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
17
Midwest
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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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