Des Plaines, IL vs Pleasanton, CA
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
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $86,552). Des Plaines leads in cost of living index (112 vs 231). Des Plaines leads in walk score (57 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 58,010 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+53.6 |
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
64.1 Score
Pleasanton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,530,327
Population
74,653
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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