Bethany, OK vs Lake in the Hills, 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
Lake in the Hills
73.8
#674 nationally
Lake in the Hills leads in crime level (1.9 vs 5.7). Bethany leads in walk score (47 vs 20). Lake in the Hills leads in median household income ($110,988 vs $54,606).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethany, OK | Lake in the Hills, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.4 (#13) | 73.8 (#674) |
| Population | 20,369 | 28,661 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $176,832 | $383,677 |
| Median Household Income | $54,606 | $110,988 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.7 | R+5.3 |
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
73.8 Score
Lake in the Hills, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,677
Population
28,661
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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