Baltimore, MD vs Oak Park, 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.

Baltimore

75.5

#444 nationally

vs

Oak Park

71.1

#1024 nationally

Oak Park leads in crime level (8.9 vs 44.0). Oak Park leads in median household income ($103,264 vs $58,349). Oak Park leads in walk score (78 vs 64).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Oak Park, IL
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 71.1 (#1024)
Population 565,239 52,055
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $489,829
Median Household Income $58,349 $103,264
Average Commute 30.1 min 33.4 min
Walk Score 64 78
Crime Level 44.0 8.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 127
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+42.0
Baltimore, MD
C
75.5 Score

Baltimore, MD

Major Maryland city with a diverse economy

Median Home

$189,754

Population

565,239

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

64

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Oak Park, IL
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

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