Buckeye, AZ 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.
Buckeye
69.6
#1182 nationally
Des Plaines
76.4
#348 nationally
Des Plaines leads in walk score (57 vs 14). Des Plaines leads in crime level (3.3 vs 4.6). Buckeye leads in median household income ($94,188 vs $86,552).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buckeye, AZ | Des Plaines, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1182) | 76.4 (#348) |
| Population | 108,909 | 58,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $394,709 | $360,725 |
| Median Household Income | $94,188 | $86,552 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 29.9 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+42.0 |
D+
69.6 Score
Buckeye, AZ
Mid-size Arizona city with community character
Median Home
$394,709
Population
108,909
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
14
Southwest
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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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