Lafayette, 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.
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Oak Forest leads in cost of living index (104 vs 280). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $89,758). Oak Forest leads in walk score (36 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | Oak Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 77.2 (#270) |
| Population | 25,048 | 26,199 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $303,574 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $89,758 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+42.0 |
D-
62.7 Score
Lafayette, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,941,109
Population
25,048
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Pacific
View Lafayette, CA →
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
View Oak Forest, IL →
Try a different matchup
Swap Lafayette for: