Oak Park, IL vs Phoenix, AZ
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 Park
71.1
#1024 nationally
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
Oak Park leads in walk score (78 vs 41). Oak Park leads in median household income ($103,264 vs $65,891). Phoenix leads in average commute (26.7 min vs 33.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Park, IL | Phoenix, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1024) | 66.7 (#1514) |
| Population | 52,055 | 1,650,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $489,829 | $408,770 |
| Median Household Income | $103,264 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 78 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+3.5 |
C-
71.1 Score
Oak Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$489,829
Population
52,055
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
78
Midwest
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D
66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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