Des Plaines, IL vs Edina, MN
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.
Des Plaines
76.4
#348 nationally
Edina
73.1
#783 nationally
Edina leads in crime level (2.0 vs 3.3). Des Plaines leads in walk score (57 vs 37). Edina leads in median household income ($125,506 vs $86,552).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Edina, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 73.1 (#783) |
| Population | 58,010 | 53,348 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $631,926 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $125,506 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+42.6 |
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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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73.1 Score
Edina, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$631,926
Population
53,348
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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