Central, LA vs Downers Grove, IL
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 7). Downers Grove leads in crime level (3.1 vs 7.1). Downers Grove leads in median household income ($115,461 vs $82,714).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Downers Grove, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 49,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $513,663 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $115,461 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | D+13.3 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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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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