Merced, 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.
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Oak Lawn
76
#400 nationally
Oak Lawn leads in crime level (4.9 vs 21.5). Oak Lawn leads in walk score (58 vs 42). Oak Lawn leads in median household income ($77,221 vs $59,233).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Oak Lawn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 76 (#400) |
| Population | 93,692 | 55,734 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $301,108 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $77,221 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 31.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+42.0 |
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64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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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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