New Braunfels, TX 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.
New Braunfels
73.1
#792 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 4.3). Wheeling leads in walk score (44 vs 25). New Braunfels leads in median household income ($85,827 vs $80,054).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Braunfels, TX | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#792) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 110,958 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $351,190 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $85,827 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+45.5 | D+42.0 |
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73.1 Score
New Braunfels, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$351,190
Population
110,958
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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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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