Berkeley, CA 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.
Berkeley
59.6
#1947 nationally
Oak Lawn
76
#400 nationally
Oak Lawn leads in crime level (4.9 vs 17.5). Oak Lawn leads in cost of living index (106 vs 222). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 58).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Oak Lawn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 76 (#400) |
| Population | 118,962 | 55,734 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $301,108 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $77,221 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 31.8 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+42.0 |
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59.6 Score
Berkeley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,460,437
Population
118,962
Crime
High
Walk Score
85
Pacific
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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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