Oak Forest, IL vs Sunnyvale, 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
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Oak Forest leads in cost of living index (104 vs 205). Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $89,758). Sunnyvale leads in walk score (54 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Forest, IL | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#270) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 26,199 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,574 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $89,758 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+40.0 |
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
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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