Rutherford, NJ 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.
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Rutherford leads in median household income ($128,576 vs $80,054). Rutherford leads in walk score (67 vs 44). Wheeling leads in cost of living index (104 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rutherford, NJ | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1075) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 18,852 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $767,911 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $128,576 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+42.0 |
C-
70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
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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