Pleasant Hill, 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.
Pleasant Hill
64.1
#1719 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 6.5). Wheeling leads in cost of living index (104 vs 191). Pleasant Hill leads in median household income ($137,685 vs $80,054).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pleasant Hill, CA | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1719) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 33,802 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $992,042 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $137,685 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+42.0 |
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64.1 Score
Pleasant Hill, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$992,042
Population
33,802
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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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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