Cedar Hill, TX vs Oak Forest, 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.
Cedar Hill
72.6
#855 nationally
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Oak Forest leads in crime level (2.4 vs 4.9). Oak Forest leads in walk score (36 vs 19). Oak Forest leads in median household income ($89,758 vs $84,132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Hill, TX | Oak Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#855) | 77.2 (#270) |
| Population | 48,411 | 26,199 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,424 | $303,574 |
| Median Household Income | $84,132 | $89,758 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+42.0 |
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72.6 Score
Cedar Hill, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$315,424
Population
48,411
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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C+
77.2 Score
Oak Forest, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,574
Population
26,199
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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