Champlin, MN 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.

Champlin

76.2

#369 nationally

vs

Downers Grove

73.6

#697 nationally

Downers Grove leads in walk score (44 vs 20). Champlin leads in cost of living index (112 vs 125). Champlin leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 28.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Champlin, MN Downers Grove, IL
WhereAtHome Score 76.2 (#369) 73.6 (#697)
Population 22,856 49,706
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $379,177 $513,663
Median Household Income $113,570 $115,461
Average Commute 26.6 min 28.1 min
Walk Score 20 44
Crime Level 3.2 3.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 112 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.6 D+13.3