Los Angeles, CA 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.
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in cost of living index (104 vs 173). Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 44). Wheeling leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.9 (#1917) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 3,822,238 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $946,268 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $74,891 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.7 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
View Los Angeles, CA →
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
View Wheeling, IL →
Try a different matchup
Swap Los Angeles for: