American Fork, UT vs Des Plaines, 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.
American Fork
72
#931 nationally
Des Plaines
76.4
#348 nationally
Des Plaines leads in walk score (57 vs 32). American Fork leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 29.9 min). Des Plaines leads in cost of living index (112 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Fork, UT | Des Plaines, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#931) | 76.4 (#348) |
| Population | 38,549 | 58,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,134 | $360,725 |
| Median Household Income | $90,490 | $86,552 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 29.9 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+42.0 |
C-
72 Score
American Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,134
Population
38,549
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
West
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C
76.4 Score
Des Plaines, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,725
Population
58,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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