Tigard, OR 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.
Tigard
68.1
#1351 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 8.7). Tigard leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 26.5 min). Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $101,354).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Tigard, OR | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1351) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 55,590 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $607,011 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $101,354 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | D+13.3 |
D+
68.1 Score
Tigard, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$607,011
Population
55,590
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
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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