West Linn, 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.
West Linn
70.1
#1139 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in cost of living index (126 vs 151). West Linn leads in median household income ($134,116 vs $113,523). Wheaton leads in walk score (40 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | West Linn, OR | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1139) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 26,629 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $779,602 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $134,116 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+13.3 |
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70.1 Score
West Linn, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$779,602
Population
26,629
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
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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