South Pasadena, 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.
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 5.8). Wheaton leads in cost of living index (126 vs 228). South Pasadena leads in walk score (67 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | South Pasadena, CA | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1760) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 25,623 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,707,701 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $127,882 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 228 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+13.3 |
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63.6 Score
South Pasadena, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,707,701
Population
25,623
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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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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