Des Plaines, IL vs Fairhope, AL
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
Fairhope
69
#1262 nationally
Fairhope leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 29.9 min). Fairhope leads in crime level (3.0 vs 3.3). Des Plaines leads in cost of living index (112 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Fairhope, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 69 (#1262) |
| Population | 58,010 | 24,974 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $473,256 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $85,456 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+58.2 |
Data coverage note: Fairhope is missing data for 1 metric that Des Plaines has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
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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D+
69 Score
Fairhope, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,256
Population
24,974
Crime
Low
Median Income
$85,456
Southeast
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