Des Plaines, IL vs Harrison, NJ
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
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Des Plaines leads in crime level (3.3 vs 6.4). Des Plaines leads in average commute (29.9 min vs 38.2 min). Des Plaines leads in cost of living index (112 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 58,010 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Des Plaines has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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58.4 Score
Harrison, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$586,684
Population
20,520
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$72,773
Northeast
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