Chesterfield, MO 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.

Chesterfield

73.2

#769 nationally

vs

Downers Grove

73.6

#697 nationally

Downers Grove leads in walk score (44 vs 19). Chesterfield leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 28.1 min). Chesterfield leads in crime level (2.6 vs 3.1).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chesterfield, MO Downers Grove, IL
WhereAtHome Score 73.2 (#769) 73.6 (#697)
Population 49,166 49,706
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $581,834 $513,663
Median Household Income $137,052 $115,461
Average Commute 22.2 min 28.1 min
Walk Score 19 44
Crime Level 2.6 3.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 122 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+23.4 D+13.3