Des Plaines, IL vs St. Paul, MN
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
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Des Plaines leads in crime level (3.3 vs 16.9). St. Paul leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 29.9 min). Des Plaines leads in median household income ($86,552 vs $69,919).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 58,010 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 16.9 |
| 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+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul 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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D
66.9 Score
St. Paul, MN
Growing Minnesota city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$299,582
Population
303,820
Crime
High
Median Income
$69,919
Midwest
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