Saginaw, MI 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.
Saginaw
75
#523 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 60.3). Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $35,521). Saginaw leads in cost of living index (79 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Saginaw, MI | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#523) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 43,185 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $134,495 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $35,521 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 60.3 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 79 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.3 | D+13.3 |
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75 Score
Saginaw, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$134,495
Population
43,185
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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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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