New Rochelle, NY 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 Rochelle
67.2
#1455 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 3.7). Wheeling leads in cost of living index (104 vs 159). New Rochelle leads in walk score (64 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Rochelle, NY | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1455) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 83,742 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $964,313 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $100,542 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | D+42.0 |
D+
67.2 Score
New Rochelle, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$964,313
Population
83,742
Crime
Low
Walk Score
64
Northeast
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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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