Waxhaw, NC 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.
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Waxhaw leads in median household income ($124,711 vs $80,054). Wheeling leads in cost of living index (104 vs 125). Wheeling leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Waxhaw, NC | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1604) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 23,073 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,174 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $124,711 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 44 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.3 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Waxhaw is missing data for 1 metric that Wheeling has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
65.9 Score
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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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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