Des Plaines, IL vs Maple Valley, WA
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
Maple Valley
65.6
#1623 nationally
Des Plaines leads in walk score (57 vs 24). Maple Valley leads in median household income ($137,595 vs $86,552). Des Plaines leads in cost of living index (112 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Maple Valley, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 65.6 (#1623) |
| Population | 58,010 | 28,434 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $784,011 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $137,595 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 39.1 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+51.7 |
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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D
65.6 Score
Maple Valley, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,011
Population
28,434
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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