Bell, CA vs Oak Lawn, 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.
Bell
60.8
#1919 nationally
Oak Lawn
76
#400 nationally
Oak Lawn leads in crime level (4.9 vs 16.0). Oak Lawn leads in median household income ($77,221 vs $56,685). Oak Lawn leads in cost of living index (106 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Oak Lawn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 76 (#400) |
| Population | 31,864 | 55,734 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $301,108 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $77,221 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 31.8 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
D-
60.8 Score
Bell, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$695,526
Population
31,864
Crime
High
Walk Score
77
Pacific
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C
76 Score
Oak Lawn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$301,108
Population
55,734
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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