Rancho Cucamonga, CA 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.
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 8.0). Wheaton leads in cost of living index (126 vs 159). Wheaton leads in average commute (26.5 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63 (#1806) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 174,405 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $788,806 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $105,534 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 33 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+13.3 |
D
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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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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