Broken Arrow, OK vs Wilmette, 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.
Broken Arrow
75.2
#482 nationally
Wilmette
71
#1040 nationally
Wilmette leads in crime level (0.6 vs 6.1). Wilmette leads in walk score (58 vs 22). Wilmette leads in median household income ($183,750 vs $82,547).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Broken Arrow, OK | Wilmette, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#482) | 71 (#1040) |
| Population | 119,194 | 27,026 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,192 | $1,007,961 |
| Median Household Income | $82,547 | $183,750 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.2 | D+42.0 |
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75.2 Score
Broken Arrow, OK
Mid-size Oklahoma city with community character
Median Home
$291,192
Population
119,194
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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71 Score
Wilmette, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,007,961
Population
27,026
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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