Oak Lawn, IL vs Wildwood, MO
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 Lawn
76
#400 nationally
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
Oak Lawn leads in walk score (58 vs 9). Wildwood leads in median household income ($147,508 vs $77,221). Oak Lawn leads in cost of living index (106 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Lawn, IL | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#400) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 55,734 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $301,108 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $77,221 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 31.8 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+23.4 |
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76 Score
Oak Lawn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$301,108
Population
55,734
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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D+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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