Jacksonville, FL 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.
Jacksonville
69.9
#1153 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in walk score (44 vs 26). Wheeling leads in median household income ($80,054 vs $61,442). Jacksonville leads in cost of living index (96 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, FL | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1153) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 985,843 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,646 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $61,442 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.7 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | D+42.0 |
D+
69.9 Score
Jacksonville, FL
Bold City with room to grow
Median Home
$286,646
Population
985,843
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
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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