Benicia, CA vs Oak Forest, 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.
Benicia
66.9
#1481 nationally
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Oak Forest leads in cost of living index (104 vs 168). Oak Forest leads in crime level (2.4 vs 3.7). Benicia leads in median household income ($124,375 vs $89,758).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benicia, CA | Oak Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1481) | 77.2 (#270) |
| Population | 26,429 | 26,199 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,805 | $303,574 |
| Median Household Income | $124,375 | $89,758 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.0 | D+42.0 |
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66.9 Score
Benicia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,805
Population
26,429
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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C+
77.2 Score
Oak Forest, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,574
Population
26,199
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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