Des Plaines, IL vs Mountain View, 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
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Des Plaines leads in crime level (3.3 vs 8.4). Des Plaines leads in cost of living index (112 vs 285). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $86,552).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 58,010 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+40.0 |
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
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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