Santa Ana, CA 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.
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in cost of living index (104 vs 138). Santa Ana leads in walk score (55 vs 44). Wheeling leads in median household income ($80,054 vs $72,458).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Ana, CA | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1759) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 310,227 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $869,263 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $72,458 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.7 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+42.0 |
D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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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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