Oak Forest, IL vs Post Falls, ID

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 Forest

77.2

#270 nationally

vs

Post Falls

67.7

#1396 nationally

Oak Forest leads in crime level (2.4 vs 4.2). Oak Forest leads in walk score (36 vs 23). Post Falls leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 32.3 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Oak Forest, IL Post Falls, ID
WhereAtHome Score 77.2 (#270) 67.7 (#1396)
Population 26,199 44,798
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $303,574 $533,761
Median Household Income $89,758 $71,042
Average Commute 32.3 min 21.8 min
Walk Score 36 23
Crime Level 2.4 4.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 104 111
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 R+51.8