Downers Grove, IL vs Plum, PA
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.
Downers Grove
73.6
#697 nationally
Downers Grove leads in walk score (44 vs 13). Plum leads in crime level (1.7 vs 3.1). Plum leads in cost of living index (99 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Downers Grove, IL | Plum, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,706 | 26,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,663 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $115,461 | $91,931 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+20.3 |
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73.6 Score
Downers Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$513,663
Population
49,706
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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Plum, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
26,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Median Income
$91,931
Northeast
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