Alabaster, AL vs Oak Park, IL

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.

Alabaster

74.7

#560 nationally

vs

Oak Park

71.1

#1024 nationally

Oak Park leads in walk score (78 vs 10). Alabaster leads in crime level (2.7 vs 8.9). Alabaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 127).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alabaster, AL Oak Park, IL
WhereAtHome Score 74.7 (#560) 71.1 (#1024)
Population 34,107 52,055
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $308,363 $489,829
Median Household Income $89,423 $103,264
Average Commute 32 min 33.4 min
Walk Score 10 78
Crime Level 2.7 8.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 98 127
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+40.8 D+42.0