Davis, 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.
Davis
66.3
#1554 nationally
Oak Lawn
76
#400 nationally
Oak Lawn leads in cost of living index (106 vs 175). Davis leads in average commute (23 min vs 31.8 min). Oak Lawn leads in walk score (58 vs 50).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Davis, CA | Oak Lawn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1554) | 76 (#400) |
| Population | 65,832 | 55,734 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $840,166 | $301,108 |
| Median Household Income | $83,592 | $77,221 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 31.8 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | D+42.0 |
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66.3 Score
Davis, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$840,166
Population
65,832
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
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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