Pico Rivera, CA vs Wilmette, 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.
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Wilmette
71
#1040 nationally
Wilmette leads in crime level (0.6 vs 12.8). Wilmette leads in median household income ($183,750 vs $82,539). Pico Rivera leads in average commute (30.8 min vs 35.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pico Rivera, CA | Wilmette, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1852) | 71 (#1040) |
| Population | 59,189 | 27,026 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,964 | $1,007,961 |
| Median Household Income | $82,539 | $183,750 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 12.8 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
D-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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C-
71 Score
Wilmette, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,007,961
Population
27,026
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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