Darien, IL vs Gainesville, FL
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.
Darien
75.1
#500 nationally
Gainesville
68
#1355 nationally
Darien leads in crime level (1.1 vs 20.2). Darien leads in median household income ($110,546 vs $43,783). Gainesville leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Darien, IL | Gainesville, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#500) | 68 (#1355) |
| Population | 21,698 | 145,812 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,450 | $298,659 |
| Median Household Income | $110,546 | $43,783 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 20.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+21.0 |
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75.1 Score
Darien, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,450
Population
21,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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D+
68 Score
Gainesville, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$298,659
Population
145,812
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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