Oak Forest, IL vs Prairie Village, KS
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
Prairie Village
74.4
#601 nationally
Prairie Village leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 32.3 min). Prairie Village leads in crime level (1.7 vs 2.4). Prairie Village leads in walk score (42 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Forest, IL | Prairie Village, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#270) | 74.4 (#601) |
| Population | 26,199 | 22,900 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,574 | $500,763 |
| Median Household Income | $89,758 | $99,691 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+8.5 |
C+
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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C
74.4 Score
Prairie Village, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$500,763
Population
22,900
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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