Des Plaines, IL vs Royse City, 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
Royse City
76.1
#383 nationally
Royse City leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $86,552). Royse City leads in crime level (2.8 vs 3.3). Des Plaines leads in average commute (29.9 min vs 33.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Royse City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 76.1 (#383) |
| Population | 58,010 | 24,138 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $312,413 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+40.9 |
Data coverage note: Royse City 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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C
76.1 Score
Royse City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$312,413
Population
24,138
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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