Wheeling, 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.
Wheeling
77.3
#265 nationally
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
Wheeling leads in crime level (1.7 vs 9.1). Zachary leads in median household income ($88,811 vs $80,054). Wheeling leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Wheeling, IL | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#265) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 37,725 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $321,656 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $80,054 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that Wheeling has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C
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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