Stamford, CT 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.
Stamford
68.1
#1350 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in cost of living index (104 vs 138). Stamford leads in walk score (57 vs 44). Stamford leads in median household income ($99,654 vs $80,054).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Stamford, CT | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1350) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 135,892 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $728,197 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $99,654 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 1.7 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+42.0 |
D+
68.1 Score
Stamford, CT
Corporate headquarters with urban revival
Median Home
$728,197
Population
135,892
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
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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