Oak Creek, WI vs Schaumburg, 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
Schaumburg
76.1
#384 nationally
Schaumburg leads in walk score (43 vs 22). Schaumburg leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.0). Oak Creek leads in average commute (23 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Creek, WI | Schaumburg, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#986) | 76.1 (#384) |
| Population | 37,156 | 75,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $418,459 | $364,930 |
| Median Household Income | $86,408 | $92,818 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 114 |
| 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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76.1 Score
Schaumburg, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,930
Population
75,750
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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