Downey, CA 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.
Downey
61.3
#1911 nationally
Oak Lawn
76
#400 nationally
Oak Lawn leads in crime level (4.9 vs 12.3). Oak Lawn leads in cost of living index (106 vs 165). Downey leads in median household income ($84,236 vs $77,221).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Downey, CA | Oak Lawn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.3 (#1911) | 76 (#400) |
| Population | 108,816 | 55,734 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $885,146 | $301,108 |
| Median Household Income | $84,236 | $77,221 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 31.8 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
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61.3 Score
Downey, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$885,146
Population
108,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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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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