San Antonio, TX 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.
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $57,346). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 126). Wheaton leads in walk score (40 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Antonio, TX | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#570) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 1,495,295 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,689 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $57,346 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 40 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.4 |
| School Rating | 6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.8 | D+13.3 |
C
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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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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