Mountain View, CA vs Oak Lawn, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Oak Lawn
76
#400 nationally
Oak Lawn leads in cost of living index (106 vs 285). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $77,221). Oak Lawn leads in crime level (4.9 vs 8.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain View, CA | Oak Lawn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1779) | 76 (#400) |
| Population | 81,785 | 55,734 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,962,774 | $301,108 |
| Median Household Income | $174,156 | $77,221 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 31.8 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 285 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+42.0 |
D
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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C
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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