Rockville, MD 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.
Rockville
69.9
#1160 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 4.1). Rockville leads in median household income ($122,470 vs $80,054). Wheeling leads in cost of living index (104 vs 157).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockville, MD | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1160) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 67,297 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $615,698 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $122,470 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 157 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+42.0 |
D+
69.9 Score
Rockville, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$615,698
Population
67,297
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Northeast
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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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