Oak Lawn, IL vs Walnut, 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 Lawn
76
#400 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Oak Lawn leads in cost of living index (106 vs 197). Oak Lawn leads in walk score (58 vs 32). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $77,221).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Lawn, IL | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#400) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 55,734 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $301,108 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $77,221 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 31.8 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+32.9 |
C
76 Score
Oak Lawn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$301,108
Population
55,734
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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D
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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