Des Plaines, IL vs Jupiter, FL
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
Jupiter
67.2
#1453 nationally
Jupiter leads in average commute (22 min vs 29.9 min). Jupiter leads in median household income ($105,413 vs $86,552). Des Plaines leads in cost of living index (112 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Jupiter, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 67.2 (#1453) |
| Population | 58,010 | 61,291 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $700,734 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $105,413 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+0.8 |
Data coverage note: Jupiter is missing data for 1 metric that Des Plaines has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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D+
67.2 Score
Jupiter, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$700,734
Population
61,291
Crime
Low
Median Income
$105,413
Southeast
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