Ridgewood, NJ 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.
Ridgewood
68
#1362 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Ridgewood leads in median household income ($211,224 vs $113,523). Wheaton leads in cost of living index (126 vs 181). Wheaton leads in average commute (26.5 min vs 36.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ridgewood, NJ | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1362) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 26,194 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,273,036 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $211,224 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 36.3 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+13.3 |
D+
68 Score
Ridgewood, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,273,036
Population
26,194
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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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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