Des Plaines, IL vs Punta Gorda, 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
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Des Plaines leads in walk score (57 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 29.9 min). Des Plaines leads in median household income ($86,552 vs $75,898).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 58,010 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+34.0 |
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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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74 Score
Punta Gorda, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$335,133
Population
20,227
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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