Newton, MA 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.

Newton

69.4

#1220 nationally

vs

Oak Forest

77.2

#270 nationally

Oak Forest leads in cost of living index (104 vs 207). Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $89,758). Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 2.4).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Newton, MA Oak Forest, IL
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1220) 77.2 (#270)
Population 88,415 26,199
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,540,226 $303,574
Median Household Income $176,373 $89,758
Average Commute 27.1 min 32.3 min
Walk Score 57 36
Crime Level 1.3 2.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 207 104
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+39.5 D+42.0
Newton, MA
D+
69.4 Score

Newton, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$1,540,226

Population

88,415

Crime

Very Low

Walk Score

57

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Oak Forest, IL
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

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