Chamblee, GA vs Oak Lawn, 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.
Chamblee
60.4
#1934 nationally
Oak Lawn
76
#400 nationally
Oak Lawn leads in crime level (4.9 vs 17.2). Chamblee leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 31.8 min). Oak Lawn leads in cost of living index (106 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chamblee, GA | Oak Lawn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1934) | 76 (#400) |
| Population | 31,841 | 55,734 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,127 | $301,108 |
| Median Household Income | $76,682 | $77,221 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 31.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 58 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that Oak Lawn has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
60.4 Score
Chamblee, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,127
Population
31,841
Crime
High
Median Income
$76,682
Southeast
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C
76 Score
Oak Lawn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$301,108
Population
55,734
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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