Auburndale, FL 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.
Auburndale
69.9
#1151 nationally
Des Plaines
76.4
#348 nationally
Des Plaines leads in crime level (3.3 vs 5.9). Des Plaines leads in median household income ($86,552 vs $67,661). Auburndale leads in cost of living index (102 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburndale, FL | Des Plaines, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1151) | 76.4 (#348) |
| Population | 20,011 | 58,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $304,050 | $360,725 |
| Median Household Income | $67,661 | $86,552 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 29.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 57 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Auburndale is missing data for 1 metric that Des Plaines has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.9 Score
Auburndale, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$304,050
Population
20,011
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$67,661
Southeast
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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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