Midland, TX 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.
Midland
74.1
#638 nationally
Oak Park
71.1
#1024 nationally
Oak Park leads in walk score (78 vs 42). Midland leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 33.4 min). Midland leads in cost of living index (108 vs 127).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midland, TX | Oak Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#638) | 71.1 (#1024) |
| Population | 138,397 | 52,055 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $332,692 | $489,829 |
| Median Household Income | $90,448 | $103,264 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 78 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+60.5 | D+42.0 |
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74.1 Score
Midland, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$332,692
Population
138,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Southwest
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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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