Des Plaines, IL vs North Miami, 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
North Miami
67
#1477 nationally
Des Plaines leads in crime level (3.3 vs 7.6). Des Plaines leads in median household income ($86,552 vs $49,069). North Miami leads in walk score (61 vs 57).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | North Miami, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 67 (#1477) |
| Population | 58,010 | 59,008 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $423,913 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $49,069 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 110 |
| 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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D+
67 Score
North Miami, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$423,913
Population
59,008
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
61
Southeast
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