San Ramon, CA 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 Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in cost of living index (126 vs 220). Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 2.4). San Ramon leads in median household income ($190,829 vs $113,523).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Ramon, CA | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1844) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 84,929 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,483,516 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $190,829 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 220 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+13.3 |
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62.6 Score
San Ramon, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,483,516
Population
84,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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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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