Des Plaines, IL vs Frisco, TX
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
Frisco
72.4
#895 nationally
Des Plaines leads in walk score (57 vs 26). Frisco leads in median household income ($134,891 vs $86,552). Des Plaines leads in cost of living index (112 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Frisco, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 72.4 (#895) |
| Population | 58,010 | 219,587 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $649,173 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $134,891 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+11.2 |
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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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72.4 Score
Frisco, TX
Sports City USA
Median Home
$649,173
Population
219,587
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Southwest
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