Des Plaines, IL vs Upper Arlington, OH
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
Upper Arlington
77.3
#262 nationally
Upper Arlington leads in crime level (0.8 vs 3.3). Upper Arlington leads in median household income ($144,705 vs $86,552). Upper Arlington leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 29.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Upper Arlington, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 77.3 (#262) |
| Population | 58,010 | 35,743 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $650,170 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $144,705 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 19.3 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+28.4 |
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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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77.3 Score
Upper Arlington, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$650,170
Population
35,743
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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