Oak Forest, IL vs Walla Walla, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Walla Walla
71.6
#969 nationally
Oak Forest leads in crime level (2.4 vs 7.8). Walla Walla leads in average commute (12.9 min vs 32.3 min). Oak Forest leads in median household income ($89,758 vs $58,179).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Forest, IL | Walla Walla, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#270) | 71.6 (#969) |
| Population | 26,199 | 33,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,574 | $420,895 |
| Median Household Income | $89,758 | $58,179 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 12.9 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+8.1 |
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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C-
71.6 Score
Walla Walla, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$420,895
Population
33,339
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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