Madison, AL 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.
Madison
76.4
#352 nationally
Oak Park
71.1
#1024 nationally
Oak Park leads in walk score (78 vs 17). Madison leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 33.4 min). Madison leads in crime level (5.8 vs 8.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, AL | Oak Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#352) | 71.1 (#1024) |
| Population | 60,854 | 52,055 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $378,797 | $489,829 |
| Median Household Income | $118,132 | $103,264 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 78 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | D+42.0 |
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76.4 Score
Madison, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$378,797
Population
60,854
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southeast
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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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