Granite City, IL vs Oak Park, MI
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.
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Oak Park
76.3
#365 nationally
Oak Park leads in crime level (10.9 vs 16.9). Oak Park leads in walk score (45 vs 39). Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Granite City, IL | Oak Park, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.6 (#169) | 76.3 (#365) |
| Population | 26,908 | 29,023 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,558 | $237,113 |
| Median Household Income | $58,681 | $61,991 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 16.9 | 10.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+10.6 |
C+
78.6 Score
Granite City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$116,558
Population
26,908
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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76.3 Score
Oak Park, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$237,113
Population
29,023
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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