Des Plaines, IL vs Greenbelt, MD

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

vs

Greenbelt

70.5

#1096 nationally

Des Plaines leads in crime level (3.3 vs 17.8). Des Plaines leads in walk score (57 vs 41). Des Plaines leads in average commute (29.9 min vs 32.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Des Plaines, IL Greenbelt, MD
WhereAtHome Score 76.4 (#348) 70.5 (#1096)
Population 58,010 24,360
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $360,725 $281,555
Median Household Income $86,552 $82,019
Average Commute 29.9 min 32.8 min
Walk Score 57 41
Crime Level 3.3 17.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 112 117
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 D+75.2
Des Plaines, IL
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 View Des Plaines, IL →
Greenbelt, MD
C-
70.5 Score

Greenbelt, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$281,555

Population

24,360

Crime

High

Walk Score

41

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