Riverton, UT 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.
Riverton
69.5
#1202 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in walk score (44 vs 26). Riverton leads in median household income ($115,869 vs $80,054). Wheeling leads in cost of living index (104 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Riverton, UT | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1202) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 44,854 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $626,564 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $115,869 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+42.0 |
D+
69.5 Score
Riverton, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$626,564
Population
44,854
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
West
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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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