La Crosse, 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.
La Crosse
73.6
#704 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 10.7). Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $51,836). La Crosse leads in average commute (16.6 min vs 26.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Crosse, WI | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#704) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 51,327 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $288,612 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $51,836 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 16.6 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | D+13.3 |
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73.6 Score
La Crosse, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$288,612
Population
51,327
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
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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