Oak Forest, IL vs Simi Valley, 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
Simi Valley
67.3
#1445 nationally
Oak Forest leads in cost of living index (104 vs 176). Oak Forest leads in crime level (2.4 vs 3.5). Simi Valley leads in median household income ($112,144 vs $89,758).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Forest, IL | Simi Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#270) | 67.3 (#1445) |
| Population | 26,199 | 125,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,574 | $841,774 |
| Median Household Income | $89,758 | $112,144 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+15.1 |
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+
67.3 Score
Simi Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$841,774
Population
125,113
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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