Des Plaines, IL vs Miami Beach, 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
Miami Beach
72.3
#907 nationally
Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 57). Des Plaines leads in median household income ($86,552 vs $65,116). Des Plaines leads in cost of living index (112 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Miami Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 72.3 (#907) |
| Population | 58,010 | 79,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $528,434 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $65,116 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+11.4 |
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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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72.3 Score
Miami Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$528,434
Population
79,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Southeast
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