Oak Park, IL vs Secaucus, NJ
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
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 8.9). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $103,264). Oak Park leads in cost of living index (127 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Park, IL | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1024) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 52,055 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $489,829 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $103,264 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 78 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Oak Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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