Cooper City, 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.
Cooper City
69
#1260 nationally
Des Plaines
76.4
#348 nationally
Des Plaines leads in walk score (57 vs 27). Cooper City leads in median household income ($119,567 vs $86,552). Des Plaines leads in cost of living index (112 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cooper City, FL | Des Plaines, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1260) | 76.4 (#348) |
| Population | 34,321 | 58,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $670,058 | $360,725 |
| Median Household Income | $119,567 | $86,552 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 29.9 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+42.0 |
D+
69 Score
Cooper City, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$670,058
Population
34,321
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
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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