Downers Grove, IL vs Kettering, 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.
Downers Grove
73.6
#697 nationally
Kettering
84
#9 nationally
Kettering leads in crime level (1.2 vs 3.1). Downers Grove leads in median household income ($115,461 vs $69,818). Kettering leads in average commute (19.8 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Downers Grove, IL | Kettering, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#697) | 84 (#9) |
| Population | 49,706 | 56,876 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,663 | $247,857 |
| Median Household Income | $115,461 | $69,818 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 19.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | Even |
C
73.6 Score
Downers Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$513,663
Population
49,706
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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B
84 Score
Kettering, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$247,857
Population
56,876
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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