Oak Creek, WI vs Park Ridge, 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.
Oak Creek
71.4
#986 nationally
Park Ridge
74.2
#621 nationally
Park Ridge leads in walk score (54 vs 22). Park Ridge leads in median household income ($137,964 vs $86,408). Park Ridge leads in crime level (2.6 vs 4.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Creek, WI | Park Ridge, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#986) | 74.2 (#621) |
| Population | 37,156 | 37,897 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $418,459 | $595,303 |
| Median Household Income | $86,408 | $137,964 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.5 | D+42.0 |
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71.4 Score
Oak Creek, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$418,459
Population
37,156
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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74.2 Score
Park Ridge, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,303
Population
37,897
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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