New Brighton, MN vs Oak Forest, 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.
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
New Brighton leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 32.3 min). Oak Forest leads in cost of living index (104 vs 112). Oak Forest leads in median household income ($89,758 vs $84,707).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Brighton, MN | Oak Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#440) | 77.2 (#270) |
| Population | 22,228 | 26,199 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $389,217 | $303,574 |
| Median Household Income | $84,707 | $89,758 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | D+42.0 |
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75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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77.2 Score
Oak Forest, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,574
Population
26,199
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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