Oak Lawn, IL vs Westminster, MD

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

vs

Westminster

66.3

#1565 nationally

Oak Lawn leads in walk score (58 vs 38). Oak Lawn leads in crime level (4.9 vs 6.6). Oak Lawn leads in cost of living index (106 vs 115).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Oak Lawn, IL Westminster, MD
WhereAtHome Score 76 (#400) 66.3 (#1565)
Population 55,734 20,536
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $301,108 $470,642
Median Household Income $77,221 $71,286
Average Commute 31.8 min 29.7 min
Walk Score 58 38
Crime Level 4.9 6.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 106 115
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 R+25.0
Oak Lawn, IL
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 View Oak Lawn, IL →
Westminster, MD
D
66.3 Score

Westminster, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$470,642

Population

20,536

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

38

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