Coconut Creek, FL vs Des Plaines, 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.
Coconut Creek
72.4
#892 nationally
Des Plaines
76.4
#348 nationally
Des Plaines leads in walk score (57 vs 25). Des Plaines leads in crime level (3.3 vs 6.0). Des Plaines leads in median household income ($86,552 vs $72,740).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Coconut Creek, FL | Des Plaines, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#892) | 76.4 (#348) |
| Population | 57,694 | 58,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,009 | $360,725 |
| Median Household Income | $72,740 | $86,552 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 29.9 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+42.0 |
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72.4 Score
Coconut Creek, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$281,009
Population
57,694
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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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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