Leominster, MA 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.
Leominster
65.5
#1631 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 13.3). Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $75,620). Leominster leads in cost of living index (118 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leominster, MA | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1631) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 43,627 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $475,889 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $75,620 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.0 | D+13.3 |
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65.5 Score
Leominster, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$475,889
Population
43,627
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Northeast
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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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