West Springfield Town, MA 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.
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 11.4). Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $67,297). West Springfield Town leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 26.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | West Springfield Town, MA | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,424 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $67,297 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+13.3 |
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Score
West Springfield Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
28,424
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Median Income
$67,297
Northeast
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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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