Des Plaines, IL vs Katy, TX
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
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Des Plaines leads in crime level (3.3 vs 6.2). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $86,552). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 58,010 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Des Plaines has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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