Des Plaines, IL vs San Antonio, TX
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
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Des Plaines leads in walk score (57 vs 37). Des Plaines leads in median household income ($86,552 vs $57,346). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 58,010 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+9.8 |
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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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74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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