Portage, IN 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.
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 6.4). Wheeling leads in median household income ($80,054 vs $71,317). Portage leads in cost of living index (94 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portage, IN | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1027) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 38,513 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,590 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $71,317 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 44 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that Wheeling has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.1 Score
Portage, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,590
Population
38,513
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$71,317
Midwest
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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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