Oak Forest, IL vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 36). Oak Forest leads in median household income ($89,758 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Forest, IL | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#270) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 26,199 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,574 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $89,758 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+10.0 |
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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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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