Austin, TX vs Oak Lawn, 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Oak Lawn
76
#400 nationally
Oak Lawn leads in walk score (58 vs 42). Oak Lawn leads in cost of living index (106 vs 129). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 31.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Oak Lawn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 76 (#400) |
| Population | 967,862 | 55,734 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $301,108 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $77,221 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 31.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.9 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+42.0 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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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
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