Des Plaines, IL vs Lynn, MA

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

vs

Lynn

62.7

#1833 nationally

Des Plaines leads in crime level (3.3 vs 15.7). Des Plaines leads in median household income ($86,552 vs $70,046). Lynn leads in walk score (70 vs 57).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Des Plaines, IL Lynn, MA
WhereAtHome Score 76.4 (#348) 62.7 (#1833)
Population 58,010 101,241
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $360,725 $590,160
Median Household Income $86,552 $70,046
Average Commute 29.9 min 31.3 min
Walk Score 57 70
Crime Level 3.3 15.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 112 134
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 D+20.3
Des Plaines, IL
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

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Lynn, MA
D-
62.7 Score

Lynn, MA

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Median Home

$590,160

Population

101,241

Crime

High

Walk Score

70

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