Long Beach, 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.
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 36). Oak Forest leads in cost of living index (104 vs 142). Oak Forest leads in median household income ($89,758 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Oak Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 77.2 (#270) |
| Population | 466,742 | 26,199 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $303,574 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $89,758 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.4 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
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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