Bethany, OK vs Elmhurst, 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.
Bethany
83.4
#13 nationally
Elmhurst
73.4
#734 nationally
Elmhurst leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.7). Elmhurst leads in median household income ($143,492 vs $54,606). Bethany leads in cost of living index (90 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethany, OK | Elmhurst, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.4 (#13) | 73.4 (#734) |
| Population | 20,369 | 45,336 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $176,832 | $647,169 |
| Median Household Income | $54,606 | $143,492 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.7 | D+13.3 |
B
83.4 Score
Bethany, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$176,832
Population
20,369
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Southwest
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C
73.4 Score
Elmhurst, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$647,169
Population
45,336
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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