Independence, MO 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.
Independence
73.6
#702 nationally
Oak Lawn
76
#400 nationally
Oak Lawn leads in crime level (4.9 vs 15.6). Oak Lawn leads in walk score (58 vs 28). Oak Lawn leads in median household income ($77,221 vs $57,415).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Independence, MO | Oak Lawn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#702) | 76 (#400) |
| Population | 120,922 | 55,734 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,173 | $301,108 |
| Median Household Income | $57,415 | $77,221 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 31.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.3 | D+42.0 |
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73.6 Score
Independence, MO
Mid-size Missouri city with community character
Median Home
$214,173
Population
120,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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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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