West St. Paul, MN 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.
West St. Paul
74.8
#558 nationally
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 4.5). Wheeling leads in median household income ($80,054 vs $68,359). West St. Paul leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | West St. Paul, MN | Wheeling, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#558) | 77.3 (#265) |
| Population | 21,722 | 37,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,921 | $321,656 |
| Median Household Income | $68,359 | $80,054 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+42.0 |
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74.8 Score
West St. Paul, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,921
Population
21,722
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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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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