Des Plaines, IL vs Eden Prairie, MN
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.
Des Plaines
76.4
#348 nationally
Eden Prairie
74
#642 nationally
Des Plaines leads in walk score (57 vs 18). Eden Prairie leads in crime level (2.0 vs 3.3). Eden Prairie leads in median household income ($129,345 vs $86,552).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Eden Prairie, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 74 (#642) |
| Population | 58,010 | 62,166 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $508,114 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $129,345 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+42.6 |
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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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74 Score
Eden Prairie, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$508,114
Population
62,166
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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