Oak Forest, IL vs South Portland, ME
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
South Portland
73.1
#793 nationally
South Portland leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 32.3 min). South Portland leads in crime level (1.7 vs 2.4). South Portland leads in walk score (44 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Forest, IL | South Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#270) | 73.1 (#793) |
| Population | 26,199 | 26,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,574 | $532,834 |
| Median Household Income | $89,758 | $82,489 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+36.3 |
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
73.1 Score
South Portland, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$532,834
Population
26,840
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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