Bethany, OK vs Joliet, 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
Joliet
75.7
#425 nationally
Bethany leads in crime level (5.7 vs 9.6). Joliet leads in median household income ($84,971 vs $54,606). Bethany leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 29.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethany, OK | Joliet, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.4 (#13) | 75.7 (#425) |
| Population | 20,369 | 150,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $176,832 | $271,896 |
| Median Household Income | $54,606 | $84,971 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.7 | D+1.6 |
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
75.7 Score
Joliet, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$271,896
Population
150,489
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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