Sanford, ME 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.
Sanford
68
#1363 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 4.3). Wheeling leads in median household income ($80,054 vs $71,848). Wheeling leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sanford, ME | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1363) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 22,251 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $378,830 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $71,848 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 44 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.5 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that Wheeling has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68 Score
Sanford, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,830
Population
22,251
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,848
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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