Des Plaines, IL vs Hoboken, 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
Hoboken
70.5
#1097 nationally
Hoboken leads in median household income ($168,137 vs $86,552). Hoboken leads in walk score (97 vs 57). Des Plaines leads in cost of living index (112 vs 190).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Hoboken, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 70.5 (#1097) |
| Population | 58,010 | 57,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $899,212 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $168,137 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 37.4 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 97 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+28.1 |
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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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70.5 Score
Hoboken, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$899,212
Population
57,010
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
97
Northeast
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