Des Plaines, IL vs Pickerington, OH
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
Pickerington
74.7
#568 nationally
Des Plaines leads in walk score (57 vs 19). Pickerington leads in median household income ($114,573 vs $86,552). Pickerington leads in average commute (26 min vs 29.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Pickerington, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 74.7 (#568) |
| Population | 58,010 | 25,256 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $424,650 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $114,573 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+24.1 |
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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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74.7 Score
Pickerington, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$424,650
Population
25,256
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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