Bethany, OK vs New Lenox, 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
New Lenox
73.4
#742 nationally
New Lenox leads in crime level (1.5 vs 5.7). New Lenox leads in median household income ($129,797 vs $54,606). Bethany leads in walk score (47 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethany, OK | New Lenox, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.4 (#13) | 73.4 (#742) |
| Population | 20,369 | 28,047 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $176,832 | $459,277 |
| Median Household Income | $54,606 | $129,797 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 116 |
| 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
73.4 Score
New Lenox, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$459,277
Population
28,047
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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