Glenview, IL vs Oakland, CA
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.
Glenview
68.7
#1292 nationally
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 39). Glenview leads in median household income ($134,910 vs $85,459). Glenview leads in average commute (29.6 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glenview, IL | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1292) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 46,904 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $697,546 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $134,910 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+53.6 |
D+
68.7 Score
Glenview, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$697,546
Population
46,904
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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D-
62 Score
Oakland, CA
Gritty, diverse, and full of culture
Median Home
$717,798
Population
433,823
Crime
High
Schools
C
Pacific
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