Foster City, CA 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.
Foster City
63.9
#1730 nationally
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Oak Forest leads in cost of living index (104 vs 276). Foster City leads in median household income ($191,267 vs $89,758). Foster City leads in walk score (50 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foster City, CA | Oak Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1730) | 77.2 (#270) |
| Population | 32,180 | 26,199 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,863,228 | $303,574 |
| Median Household Income | $191,267 | $89,758 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 276 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+42.0 |
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63.9 Score
Foster City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,863,228
Population
32,180
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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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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