Oshkosh, WI vs Schaumburg, IL

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.

Oshkosh

76.8

#317 nationally

vs

Schaumburg

76.1

#384 nationally

Schaumburg leads in crime level (2.5 vs 6.4). Oshkosh leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 28.1 min). Schaumburg leads in median household income ($92,818 vs $59,186).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Oshkosh, WI Schaumburg, IL
WhereAtHome Score 76.8 (#317) 76.1 (#384)
Population 66,184 75,750
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $262,743 $364,930
Median Household Income $59,186 $92,818
Average Commute 17.3 min 28.1 min
Walk Score 43 43
Crime Level 6.4 2.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 92 114
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+4.8 D+42.0