Des Plaines, IL vs San Ramon, 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
San Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
Des Plaines leads in walk score (57 vs 24). San Ramon leads in median household income ($190,829 vs $86,552). Des Plaines leads in cost of living index (112 vs 220).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | San Ramon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 62.6 (#1844) |
| Population | 58,010 | 84,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $1,483,516 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $190,829 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 220 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+38.0 |
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-
62.6 Score
San Ramon, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,483,516
Population
84,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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