Chapel Hill, NC 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.
Chapel Hill
68.6
#1303 nationally
Oak Park
71.1
#1024 nationally
Oak Park leads in walk score (78 vs 34). Chapel Hill leads in crime level (4.7 vs 8.9). Chapel Hill leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 33.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chapel Hill, NC | Oak Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1303) | 71.1 (#1024) |
| Population | 62,043 | 52,055 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $636,021 | $489,829 |
| Median Household Income | $85,940 | $103,264 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 78 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | D+42.0 |
D+
68.6 Score
Chapel Hill, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$636,021
Population
62,043
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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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
Midwest
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