Wheaton, IL vs Zachary, LA
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
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 9.1). Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $88,811). Zachary leads in cost of living index (107 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Wheaton, IL | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#497) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 52,938 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $518,505 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $113,523 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that Wheaton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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73.7 Score
Zachary, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,521
Population
19,968
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,811
Southeast
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