Des Plaines, IL vs Long Beach, CA
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
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Des Plaines leads in cost of living index (112 vs 142). Des Plaines leads in median household income ($86,552 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 57).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 58,010 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+32.9 |
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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-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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