Bethany, OK vs Downers Grove, 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.
Bethany
83.4
#13 nationally
Downers Grove
73.6
#697 nationally
Downers Grove leads in median household income ($115,461 vs $54,606). Downers Grove leads in crime level (3.1 vs 5.7). Bethany leads in cost of living index (90 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethany, OK | Downers Grove, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.4 (#13) | 73.6 (#697) |
| Population | 20,369 | 49,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $176,832 | $513,663 |
| Median Household Income | $54,606 | $115,461 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.7 | D+13.3 |
B
83.4 Score
Bethany, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$176,832
Population
20,369
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Southwest
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C
73.6 Score
Downers Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$513,663
Population
49,706
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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