Oak Forest, IL vs San Leandro, CA
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.
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
Oak Forest leads in crime level (2.4 vs 15.0). San Leandro leads in walk score (65 vs 36). Oak Forest leads in cost of living index (104 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Forest, IL | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#270) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 26,199 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,574 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $89,758 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+53.6 |
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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D-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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