Milton, GA 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.
Milton
66
#1594 nationally
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Oak Forest leads in walk score (36 vs 12). Milton leads in median household income ($142,845 vs $89,758). Oak Forest leads in cost of living index (104 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milton, GA | Oak Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1594) | 77.2 (#270) |
| Population | 41,383 | 26,199 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $956,345 | $303,574 |
| Median Household Income | $142,845 | $89,758 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+42.0 |
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66 Score
Milton, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$956,345
Population
41,383
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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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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