Des Plaines, IL vs Winter Garden, 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
Winter Garden
69.9
#1163 nationally
Des Plaines leads in walk score (57 vs 30). Winter Garden leads in median household income ($101,953 vs $86,552). Des Plaines leads in cost of living index (112 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Winter Garden, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 69.9 (#1163) |
| Population | 58,010 | 47,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $570,660 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $101,953 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+13.6 |
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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+
69.9 Score
Winter Garden, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$570,660
Population
47,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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