DeKalb, IL vs Oshkosh, WI
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.
DeKalb
71.1
#1018 nationally
Oshkosh
76.8
#317 nationally
Oshkosh leads in crime level (6.4 vs 10.8). Oshkosh leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 22.5 min). Oshkosh leads in median household income ($59,186 vs $47,410).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeKalb, IL | Oshkosh, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1018) | 76.8 (#317) |
| Population | 40,211 | 66,184 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $266,477 | $262,743 |
| Median Household Income | $47,410 | $59,186 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 17.3 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | R+4.8 |
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71.1 Score
DeKalb, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,477
Population
40,211
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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76.8 Score
Oshkosh, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$262,743
Population
66,184
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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