Oak Park, IL vs Simi Valley, 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 Park
71.1
#1024 nationally
Simi Valley
67.3
#1445 nationally
Simi Valley leads in crime level (3.5 vs 8.9). Oak Park leads in walk score (78 vs 39). Oak Park leads in cost of living index (127 vs 176).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Park, IL | Simi Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1024) | 67.3 (#1445) |
| Population | 52,055 | 125,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $489,829 | $841,774 |
| Median Household Income | $103,264 | $112,144 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 78 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+15.1 |
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+
67.3 Score
Simi Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$841,774
Population
125,113
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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