Clive, IA 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.
Clive
73.3
#753 nationally
Des Plaines
76.4
#348 nationally
Des Plaines leads in crime level (3.3 vs 5.7). Clive leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 29.9 min). Clive leads in median household income ($124,908 vs $86,552).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clive, IA | Des Plaines, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#753) | 76.4 (#348) |
| Population | 19,005 | 58,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,260 | $360,725 |
| Median Household Income | $124,908 | $86,552 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 29.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 57 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Clive is missing data for 1 metric that Des Plaines has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.3 Score
Clive, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,260
Population
19,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$124,908
Midwest
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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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