Cities Similar to Wheeling, IL
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Wheeling, IL
1. Glendale Heights, IL
32,409 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$306K
Rent estimate
$1,710/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Carpentersville, IL
37,099 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$278K
Rent estimate
$1,620/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Romeoville, IL
40,955 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$326K
Rent estimate
$1,860/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Streamwood, IL
37,780 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$312K
Rent estimate
$2,080/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Tinley Park, IL
53,886 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$289K
Rent estimate
$1,560/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Des Plaines, IL
58,010 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$310K
Rent estimate
$1,680/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Hoffman Estates, IL
50,179 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$315K
Rent estimate
$2,070/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Gurnee, IL
30,193 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$355K
Rent estimate
$1,800/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Gahanna, OH
35,159 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$332K
Rent estimate
$1,420/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Rolling Meadows, IL
23,329 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$320K
Rent estimate
$1,720/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Wheeling
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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