| | Wheaton, IL | Novato, CA | United States |
| Overall | 108.1 | 230.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.6 | 111.9 | 100 |
| Health | 94.4 | 110.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 129.2 | 351.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $381,100 | $1,052,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,780.0% | 9,540.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 117.3 | 124.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 140.9 | 164.6 | 100 |
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Wheaton is a pretty safe place to live. There are few major crimes that occur each year. It scored an 80 out of 1000 on City Data information. More
We moved here from the fast pace of a big city in another state and immediately loved the small town feel to Wheaton. It is a very nice place to live, and there is a lot More
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Lush hills, hiking trails, and easy access to both wine country and San Francisco. We love it here. More
Novato is a family oriented community located about 20 miles north of the Golden Gate bridge. The quality of life is excellent here assuming your job pays you enough to More
We recently moved to a secluded neighborhood in Novato after 25 years in central Marin. While there are fewer restaurants and galleries, we are very pleased with our More
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