Des Plaines, IL vs Yonkers, NY
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
Yonkers
64.3
#1705 nationally
Des Plaines leads in crime level (3.3 vs 8.5). Des Plaines leads in cost of living index (112 vs 142). Yonkers leads in walk score (69 vs 57).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 64.3 (#1705) |
| Population | 58,010 | 207,657 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $710,085 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $78,208 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 34.8 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+26.3 |
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
64.3 Score
Yonkers, NY
Growing New York city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$710,085
Population
207,657
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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