North Miami, FL 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.
North Miami
67
#1477 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 7.6). Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $49,069). North Miami leads in walk score (61 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Miami, FL | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1477) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 59,008 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,913 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $49,069 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 31.2 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+13.3 |
D+
67 Score
North Miami, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$423,913
Population
59,008
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
61
Southeast
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C
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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